If any of you are using N8N via Docker and then want to update your N8N or even Facing Issue Updating it.. By Using Docker via WSL on Windows, This post is Perfect for you.
Here is the easy and simple Step-by-Step Guidance to Update your N8N on Docker
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Delete current Container and Image
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Pull the Latest Image using Docker Desktop itself.
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Run the Image and Configure the Following Aspects.
a) Container Name: n8n_iob) Port ((If you are using it’s Default Assign Port The) : :5678
Volume Path: if you don’t know where your N8N data store in your local host use your Linux Environment Terminal .i.e.: Command Prompt converted into Linux Environment, through which you control Docker. and Use Following Command:
Docker Volume Ls - (will provide you all the volume of list you’ve created it. Track out the Name of N8N Volume where your data is Stored
c) Docker volume inspect (it will provide you the detail about that particular volume. along with the path where your Data is stored in “MountPath”. like mine was
Mountpoint: “/var/lib/docker/volumes/n8n_data/_data”
now configure the remaining, accordingly. as shown in the attach picture.
Once Confgure. HIT Run.! And Check if your N8N is Updated by browsing your LocalHost
The reason why i explain about the volume to find path. is because its the main issue, to not to loose your data. and update The N8N withut keeping your Data Secured. Hope it will work.
Sharing it after implementing it by myself. and succeeded. if any issue came up. feel free to comment here I will Assist