Quick n8n Docker Setup Fix - Environment Variable / Logging Issue 🐳

Posted 2 weeks ago

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Summary

Hey guys. I am setting up a self-hosted n8n instance using Docker Compose on a Linux server for some internal workflow automation. The basic container is up and running, and I can access the UI just fine. However, I am hitting a small wall with the configuration. My workflow executions aren't saving properly in the history logs, and I suspect it's a minor misconfiguration with my environment variables (specifically EXECUTIONS_DATA_PRUNE or the PostgreSQL connection parameters in my docker-compose file). I need a quick hand from a software engineer or DevOps enthusiast who understands self-hosted n8n setups to jump on a quick chat, review my compose file, and tell me what configuration line I missed. What needs to be done: Look at my short docker-compose configuration. Identify why the execution data isn't persisting or updating properly. Provide the corrected environment variable lines so I can restart the container. Requirements: Hands-on experience with self-hosted n8n setups. Basic understanding of Docker / Docker Compose. Quick troubleshooting skills. This is a 5-minute fix for someone who has deployed n8n on a server before. Drop a quick message if you can help me clear this environment glitch right now. Thanks! Budget: $10.00 Project Type: One-time project Experience Level: Intermediate

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