N8n cloud version - mismatch dashboard page vs "about n8n" page in UI

[jbhmt]

Describe the problem/error/question

about n8n page via UI shows: version 1.111.0-exp.0
dashboard shows version 1.123.18
Why are there 2 different versions reported and should these match? Which version am I running? I discovered this when I tried to use project scoped variables and could not.

What is the error message (if any)?

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Information on your n8n setup

• n8n version: ?
• Database (default: SQLite):
• n8n EXECUTIONS_PROCESS setting (default: own, main):
• Running n8n via (Docker, npm, n8n cloud, desktop app): cloud
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[A_A4]

Hi @jbhmt ,

This is a classic “stuck update” situation.

The short answer:

You are actually running version 1.111.0-exp.0.

Always trust the “About n8n” page inside the editor—that is the code actually executing in your browser and on the server right now.

How to fix it:

1. Go to your n8n Cloud Dashboard.
2. Look for a “Restart” or “Stop/Start” button for your instance.
3. Force a restart. This will kill the old container and force it to boot up the new 1.123.18 image.
4. Once it’s back, check the “About” page again—it should now match.

If a restart doesn’t fix it, the update might be failing due to a database migration issue, and you’ll need to contact support.

If my answer helped solve your question, would you mind marking it as the solution?

It’ll help others find it more easily—and I’d really appreciate it!

[Anshul_Namdev]

On Cloud, the version shown in about n8n as the one actually running if it’s below 1.118.0 you won’t have project‑scoped variables yet. Just ask the instance Admin to upgrade to the latest version if you are facing any errors with this one.