Hello n8n community, I’m self-hosting n8n using Docker on Windows and tried to request a free license key from the Settings > Usage & Plan > Unlock section. After clicking “Send me a free license key”, I got a pop-up message saying: “Your license key is on the way! Check your email, <my_email> @gmai…

It is a known issue, and it has been posted by one of n8n members: [image] I did not receive my free self‑hosted activation key Questions Not receiving the license by email is an ongoing issue, which will be fixed on Monday if not before.

Have you tried using another email? One that has never been used on n8n

I’ve tried everything, reinstalled, and cleared the license; I’m thinking it’s a problem with this version. I suspected my SMTP server, but it wasn’t that. I think the latest version might have a bug.

[image] Can I see what your Usage and plan looks like?

I’ve tried multiple times, even tried another email not using @gmail, but using proton, it’s still the same

This is my Usage and Plan interface [image]

Thank you for your information, much appreciated bro @Parintele_Damaskin

This issue has been resolved as of today

Not receiving free license key email after clicking “Send me a free license key” (self-hosted Docker on Windows)

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Parintele_Damaskin December 7, 2025, 12:26pm 6

It is a known issue, and it has been posted by one of n8n members:

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