I am getting an error when I try to pull n8n image in docker. Please advice what steps can I follow so that I can use n8n for free.
Please follow these steps
Step 1: Clean up your Docker cache (Most likely fix) Corrupted partial downloads often get stuck in your local cache. You need to clear them out. Open your terminal and run:
# This removes all unused containers, networks, and dangling images
docker system prune
# To be more thorough and remove all unused images (not just dangling ones):
docker image prune -a
Step 2: Restart the Docker service Sometimes the Docker daemon itself gets into a bad state.
- Windows/Mac: Restart “Docker Desktop” from the menu bar.
- Linux: Run
sudo systemctl restart docker
Step 3: Pull a specific version instead of latest The :latest tag can sometimes point to a manifest that is being updated or cached incorrectly by a local proxy. Try pulling a specific, stable version instead:
docker pull n8nio/n8n:2.30.7
Step 4: Check your network/VPN If you are using a VPN, a corporate proxy, or a highly restrictive firewall, these can intercept and “mangle” the data packets during large downloads. Try disconnecting from your VPN or switching to a different network to see if the pull succeeds.
Hi @Aashna_Ramtri
“Unable to pull” on n8n almost always comes down to the image name or Docker Hub’s anonymous pull limit: pulling plain n8n or n8n/n8n returns “repository does not exist / pull access denied”, and unauthenticated Docker Hub pulls can hit a rate cap. n8n ships its image on its own registry, which avoids both. Pull it fully qualified:
docker pull docker.n8n.io/n8nio/n8n