Unable to sign without access token with all api's- Authorization failed - please check your credentials - Bad request - please check your parameters - Unable to sign without access token - Unable to sign without access token (item 0)

i also made and updated install script with dns server installation all in one script :
#!/bin/bash

Function to check if Docker is installed

check_docker() {
if ! command -v docker &> /dev/null; then
echo “Docker is not installed, installing…”
sudo apt update
sudo apt install -y docker.io
else
echo “Docker is already installed”
fi
}

Function to create DNS server setup

setup_dns_server() {
DOCKER_IMAGE_NAME=“my-dns-server”
DOCKER_CONTAINER_NAME=“dns-server”
ZONE_FILE=“db.example.com

echo “Creating directory for DNS server setup…”
mkdir -p ./my-dns-server
cd ./my-dns-server

Create Dockerfile for DNS Server

cat > Dockerfile <<EOL
FROM ubuntu:latest

RUN apt update && apt install -y bind9

COPY named.conf /etc/bind/
COPY named.conf.local /etc/bind/

EXPOSE 53/udp
EXPOSE 53/tcp

CMD [“named”, “-f”, “/etc/bind/named.conf”]
EOL

Create named.conf

cat > named.conf <<EOL
options {
directory “/var/cache/bind”;
allow-query { any; };
logging {
channel default_file {
file “/var/log/named.log” versions 3 size 5m;
severity info;
print-time yes;
print-severity yes;
print-category yes;
};
category default { default_file; };
};
allow-recursion { localhost; };
};
include “/etc/bind/named.conf.local”;
EOL

Create named.conf.local

cat > named.conf.local <<EOL
zone “example.com” {
type master;
file “/etc/bind/db.example.com”;
};
EOL

Create db.example.com (zone file)

cat > $ZONE_FILE <<EOL
$TTL 86400
@ IN SOA ns1.example.com. admin.example.com. (
2025022401 ; Serial
3600 ; Refresh
1800 ; Retry
1209600 ; Expire
86400 ) ; Minimum TTL

    IN      NS      ns1.example.com.

ns1 IN A 192.168.1.1
@ IN A 192.168.1.1
EOL

Build and run the Docker container for the DNS server

sudo docker build -t $DOCKER_IMAGE_NAME .
sudo docker run -d -p 53:53/udp -p 53:53/tcp --name $DOCKER_CONTAINER_NAME $DOCKER_IMAGE_NAME
echo “DNS Server setup completed.”
}

Function to install n8n

install_n8n() {
echo “Installing n8n…”

Pull the n8n Docker image

sudo docker pull n8nio/n8n

Create and start n8n container with the required settings

sudo docker run -d
–name n8n
–env N8N_HOST=your-n8n-domain.com
–env N8N_PORT=5678
–env GENERIC_TIMEZONE=“UTC”
–env DB_TYPE=postgresdb
–env DB_POSTGRESDB_HOST=postgresdb_host
–env DB_POSTGRESDB_PORT=5432
–env DB_POSTGRESDB_USER=n8n
–env DB_POSTGRESDB_PASSWORD=password
–env DB_POSTGRESDB_DATABASE=n8n
-v ~/.n8n:/home/node/.n8n
–dns 192.168.1.1 \ # Use your DNS server IP address here
–restart always
n8nio/n8n

echo “n8n installed and running.”
}

Function to start the n8n service

start_n8n() {
echo “Starting n8n service…”
sudo docker start n8n
echo “n8n service started.”
}

Function to install and configure APIs for n8n (credentials need to be set up manually)

setup_n8n_api_credentials() {
echo “Set up API credentials for services like Twitter, LinkedIn, Gmail, etc., through the n8n UI.”
echo “For each API, you need to go to n8n → Credentials → Create New Credential → Select the API → Input credentials (API key, OAuth2).”
echo “You can find API documentation for each service in the n8n documentation or the service’s developer portal.”
}

Main script

echo “Starting the installation process…”

check_docker
setup_dns_server
install_n8n
setup_n8n_api_credentials
start_n8n

echo “Installation and setup completed!”

for example n8n twitter says : Problem in node ‘X‘

The service is receiving too many requests from you ---- dont know why its not posted anything

im wondering why cant i just use like an html module to login to each social media account as if i were doing it in a web browser in the n8n workflow ? is this possible ? Instead of using the api’s

Because n8n operates on the backend, interacting directly with social media platforms through their APIs. This backend communication ensures secure and reliable data exchange, adhering to each platform’s authentication and usage policies. Attempting to simulate frontend interactions, such as logging in via an HTML module, would be complex and less reliable due to dynamic content and security measures implemented by these platforms. Therefore, utilizing official APIs within n8n workflows is the recommended approach for seamless and compliant integration with social media services.

Did you recreate you credentials for these platforms after changing your localhost to your.expaple.com domain?

no i didnt think of that , im new to this , iwant this because i cant afford to advertise and or promote my snall buiness ive been struggling for over 4 years now with it and i wanted a free solution , i dont know much about the api’s back end or how it works i was also wondering today about the ca certificates ,ect. involved witht them as well if mayb that was a problem … im not sure the dns thing i did even worked lol

No worries, just recreate your credentials so they points to the right callback link instead of https://localhost:5678/rest/oauth2-credential/callback
to https://your_domain.com/rest/oauth2-credential/callback

ok , yea im working on making some changes thanks

Here’s a YouTube video on NPM, which is likely the simplest method for setting up self-hosted SSL. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jx6T6lqX-QM

ok ,
thanks

i tried installing with npx and it also didnt work im thinking its just n8n really its probly because they want money i.e paid every month in my opinion , luckily i made an uninstaall script for all this shit im tired of trying to make the shit work

I also made a stop script since n8n is a waste of electricity :
#!/bin/bash

Replace ‘n8n’ with your container name or ID if it’s different

CONTAINER_NAME=“n8n”

echo “Stopping n8n container…”

Stop the n8n container

docker stop $CONTAINER_NAME

if [ $? -eq 0 ]; then
echo “n8n container stopped successfully.”
else
echo “Failed to stop n8n container.”
fi

I’m sorry to hear you’re having trouble with the installation. I’ve been using the self-hosted version of n8n for over three years now, and it’s been working well for me. I installed it using npm and haven’t encountered major issues, so it might be worth double-checking your setup or environment configurations.

i Made an UNISTALL SCRIPT VERY USEFULL AS N8N DOESNT WORK RIGHT AND AFTER WEEKS TRYING TO DEBUG IT SO IT WOULD ACTUALLY CONNECT TO API’S A POST SOMETHING TO NO AVAIL , ALAS AN AUTOMATED UNINSTALL SCRIPT :
#!/bin/bash

Uninstall Docker Compose

echo “Removing Docker Compose…”
sudo rm -f /usr/local/bin/docker-compose

Uninstall Docker Engine and Docker Compose dependencies

echo “Removing Docker Engine and dependencies…”
sudo apt-get purge -y docker-ce docker-ce-cli containerd.io

Remove Docker-related files

echo “Cleaning up Docker files…”
sudo rm -rf /var/lib/docker
sudo rm -rf /var/lib/containerd

Remove Docker repository and GPG key

echo “Removing Docker repository and GPG key…”
sudo rm /etc/apt/sources.list.d/docker.list
sudo rm /usr/share/keyrings/docker-archive-keyring.gpg

Remove Nvidia Docker and dependencies

echo “Removing Nvidia Docker and dependencies…”
sudo apt-get purge -y nvidia-docker2 nvidia-container-toolkit
sudo rm -rf /etc/apt/sources.list.d/nvidia-container-toolkit.list
sudo rm /usr/share/keyrings/nvidia-container-toolkit-keyring.gpg

Remove Nvidia Docker runtime configuration

echo “Removing Nvidia Docker runtime configuration…”
sudo nvidia-ctk runtime reset

Remove Ollama installation

echo “Removing Ollama…”
rm -rf ~/.ollama

Remove Python 3 and related packages

echo “Removing Python 3 and related packages…”
sudo apt-get purge -y python3 python3-pip python3-dev

Remove essential packages

echo “Removing essential packages…”
sudo apt-get purge -y curl wget unzip git vim build-essential

Clean up apt cache

echo “Cleaning up apt cache…”
sudo apt-get autoremove -y
sudo apt-get clean

Remove self-hosted AI Starter Kit repository

echo “Removing Self-hosted AI Starter Kit repository…”
cd …
rm -rf self-hosted-ai-starter-kit

Final clean up

echo “Performing final clean up…”
sudo apt-get autoremove -y
sudo apt-get clean

Display completion message

echo “Uninstallation completed!”

I tried the cloud account and its the same it dont work with any of my social media or google accounts the api’s wont connect to api and or post anything , LOL this has ben a huge waste of time and resources and is bullshit!!!

N8N is bullshit . I tried the cloud account and its the same it dont work with any of my social media or google accounts the api’s wont connect to api and or post anything , LOL this has ben a huge waste of time and resources and is bullshit!!!

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i Made an UNISTALL SCRIPT VERY USEFULL AS N8N DOESNT WORK RIGHT AND AFTER WEEKS TRYING TO DEBUG IT SO IT WOULD ACTUALLY CONNECT TO API’S A POST SOMETHING TO NO AVAIL , ALAS AN AUTOMATED UNINSTALL SCRIPT :
#!/bin/bash

Uninstall Docker Compose

echo “Removing Docker Compose…”
sudo rm -f /usr/local/bin/docker-compose

Uninstall Docker Engine and Docker Compose dependencies

echo “Removing Docker Engine and dependencies…”
sudo apt-get purge -y docker-ce docker-ce-cli containerd.io

Remove Docker-related files

echo “Cleaning up Docker files…”
sudo rm -rf /var/lib/docker
sudo rm -rf /var/lib/containerd

Remove Docker repository and GPG key

echo “Removing Docker repository and GPG key…”
sudo rm /etc/apt/sources.list.d/docker.list
sudo rm /usr/share/keyrings/docker-archive-keyring.gpg

Remove Nvidia Docker and dependencies

echo “Removing Nvidia Docker and dependencies…”
sudo apt-get purge -y nvidia-docker2 nvidia-container-toolkit
sudo rm -rf /etc/apt/sources.list.d/nvidia-container-toolkit.list
sudo rm /usr/share/keyrings/nvidia-container-toolkit-keyring.gpg

Remove Nvidia Docker runtime configuration

echo “Removing Nvidia Docker runtime configuration…”
sudo nvidia-ctk runtime reset

Remove Ollama installation

echo “Removing Ollama…”
rm -rf ~/.ollama

Remove Python 3 and related packages

echo “Removing Python 3 and related packages…”
sudo apt-get purge -y python3 python3-pip python3-dev

Remove essential packages

echo “Removing essential packages…”
sudo apt-get purge -y curl wget unzip git vim build-essential

Clean up apt cache

echo “Cleaning up apt cache…”
sudo apt-get autoremove -y
sudo apt-get clean

Remove self-hosted AI Starter Kit repository

echo “Removing Self-hosted AI Starter Kit repository…”
cd …
rm -rf self-hosted-ai-starter-kit

Final clean up

echo “Performing final clean up…”
sudo apt-get autoremove -y
sudo apt-get clean

Display completion message

echo “Uninstallation completed!

i Made an UNISTALL SCRIPT VERY USEFULL AS N8N DOESNT WORK RIGHT AND AFTER WEEKS TRYING TO DEBUG IT SO IT WOULD ACTUALLY CONNECT TO API’S A POST SOMETHING TO NO AVAIL , ALAS AN AUTOMATED UNINSTALL SCRIPT :
#!/bin/bash

Uninstall Docker Compose

echo “Removing Docker Compose…”
sudo rm -f /usr/local/bin/docker-compose

Uninstall Docker Engine and Docker Compose dependencies

echo “Removing Docker Engine and dependencies…”
sudo apt-get purge -y docker-ce docker-ce-cli containerd.io

Remove Docker-related files

echo “Cleaning up Docker files…”
sudo rm -rf /var/lib/docker
sudo rm -rf /var/lib/containerd

Remove Docker repository and GPG key

echo “Removing Docker repository and GPG key…”
sudo rm /etc/apt/sources.list.d/docker.list
sudo rm /usr/share/keyrings/docker-archive-keyring.gpg

Remove Nvidia Docker and dependencies

echo “Removing Nvidia Docker and dependencies…”
sudo apt-get purge -y nvidia-docker2 nvidia-container-toolkit
sudo rm -rf /etc/apt/sources.list.d/nvidia-container-toolkit.list
sudo rm /usr/share/keyrings/nvidia-container-toolkit-keyring.gpg

Remove Nvidia Docker runtime configuration

echo “Removing Nvidia Docker runtime configuration…”
sudo nvidia-ctk runtime reset

Remove Ollama installation

echo “Removing Ollama…”
rm -rf ~/.ollama

Remove Python 3 and related packages

echo “Removing Python 3 and related packages…”
sudo apt-get purge -y python3 python3-pip python3-dev

Remove essential packages

echo “Removing essential packages…”
sudo apt-get purge -y curl wget unzip git vim build-essential

Clean up apt cache

echo “Cleaning up apt cache…”
sudo apt-get autoremove -y
sudo apt-get clean

Remove self-hosted AI Starter Kit repository

echo “Removing Self-hosted AI Starter Kit repository…”
cd …
rm -rf self-hosted-ai-starter-kit

Final clean up

echo “Performing final clean up…”
sudo apt-get autoremove -y
sudo apt-get clean

Display completion message

echo “Uninstallation completed!

Hi there,

I see you are very frustrated.
Credentials can be a pain to setup especially social media credentials. Also some of them have restrictions set on them for free users of the platform(social media not n8n)

As the tread was way too long and you were basically venting a lot I didn’t read the whole thing.
But I can recommend to setup a cloud account and just going through the api configuration one by one. And then just create a new topic when you get stuck on the credentials. That way we can help you instead of having a massive tread with all kinds of scripts and venting going on.

Often for self hosting the setup is a bit more difficult and you need to have some experience with it yourself to ensure you can do it right and securely.
Next to the setup requiring more expertise, also credentials often need more setup as for oauth2 it needs to setup a connection with an app inside the application you want to connect to.
No problem if you know what you are doing, but gets frustrating very fast the first time you set it up, especially if you instance is not setup right for it.

a n8n module to run terminal commands would be nice tho < im just writing scripts myself to do it : no need to troll me about wether in know what im doing lol ive been writing code and building software and hardware since the 80’s here is a script example : #!/bin/bash

Set your Twitter API credentials

API_KEY=“----”
API_SECRET_KEY=“----”
ACCESS_TOKEN=“---------”
ACCESS_TOKEN_SECRET=“-----------”

Set the message you want to tweet

TWEET_MESSAGE=“Hello, Twitter! This is a tweet from my shell script i made because n8n doesnt work ,lol.”

Set the URL for the Twitter API

API_URL=“https://api.twitter.com/1.1/statuses/update.json

Make the request to post a tweet

curl -X POST $API_URL
–data-urlencode “status=$TWEET_MESSAGE”
-H “Authorization: OAuth
oauth_consumer_key="$API_KEY",
oauth_token="$ACCESS_TOKEN",
oauth_signature_method="HMAC-SHA1",
oauth_version="1.0"”
-H “Content-Type: application/x-www-form-urlencoded”
-o response.json

Check the response from the API

echo “Response from Twitter API:”
cat response.json

a n8n module to run terminal commands would be nice tho < im just writing scripts myself to do it : no need to troll me about wether in know what im doing lol ive been writing code and building software and hardware since the 80’s here is a script example : #!/bin/bash

Set your Twitter API credentials

API_KEY=“----”
API_SECRET_KEY=“----”
ACCESS_TOKEN=“---------”
ACCESS_TOKEN_SECRET=“-----------”

Set the message you want to tweet

TWEET_MESSAGE=“Hello, Twitter! This is a tweet from my shell script i made because n8n doesnt work ,lol.”

Set the URL for the Twitter API

API_URL=“https://api.twitter.com/1.1/statuses/update.json”

Make the request to post a tweet

curl -X POST $API_URL
–data-urlencode “status=$TWEET_MESSAGE”
-H “Authorization: OAuth
oauth_consumer_key=“$API_KEY”,
oauth_token=“$ACCESS_TOKEN”,
oauth_signature_method=“HMAC-SHA1”,
oauth_version=“1.0””
-H “Content-Type: application/x-www-form-urlencoded”
-o response.json

Check the response from the API

echo “Response from Twitter API:”
cat response.json