Deploying n8n on Google Cloud via Docker: Step-by-Step Installation & Demo Workflow

In this tutorial, we are deploying n8n on a Google Cloud Virtual Machine from scratch using Docker. We go beyond just typing commands—we explain the underlying architecture, from establishing a secure Docker "Trust Chain" to mapping persistent data volumes and securely accessing the UI via VS Code port forwarding.

Once the infrastructure is set up, we build a complete demo workflow that fetches Census data, processes it with JavaScript, and generates a visual bar chart. This is the perfect foundation for integrating n8n with our OpenClaw AI agent!

📝 Get the Source Code & Full Notes: https://www.lbsocial.net/post/install-n8n-docker-google-cloud-vm

🎓 Catch up on our OpenClaw Masterclass: Full-Stack Multi-Agent AI course here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHutrxqbP1BwAQf6dROCLZqK0PLpGu35J

⏱️ Video Timeline / Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction to n8n & The Completed Workflow Demo
01:50 - Understanding & Installing Docker on Google VM
03:50 - Preparing n8n Folders, .env Security, and compose.yaml
06:30 - Running Docker Compose & Starting the Container
07:05 - Secure n8n UI Access via VS Code Port Forwarding
07:47 - Building the Data Workflow (HTTP Request to Chart)
09:29 - Exploring n8n's 9,000+ AI & Agent Templates
10:35 - Summary & Future OpenClaw Integration

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