Once your Hordanso n8n VPS is ready (usually within 5–30 minutes of purchase), here is how to access your n8n instance.
Step 1: Check Your Welcome Email
Hordanso sends a welcome email to your registered address with:
- Your server IP address
- SSH username (usually root) and password or SSH key
- Your n8n access URL (e.g., https://[IP]:5678 or a custom subdomain)
- Default n8n admin username and password
Note: Check your Spam folder if you do not see the email within 30 minutes. If you still cannot find it, open a support ticket and we will resend your credentials.
Step 2: Access n8n in Your Browser
- Open your browser and go to the n8n URL from your welcome email.
- You will see the n8n login screen.
- Enter the default email and password from your welcome email.
- Click Sign In.
Step 3: Change Your Default Password Immediately
- After logging in, click your profile icon at the top right.
- Click Settings.
- Go to Personal and click Change Password.
- Enter a new strong password and save.
Important: Do not skip this step. Your n8n instance has public internet access, so a strong, unique password is essential.
Accessing n8n via SSH (Advanced)
If you need to manage your server directly:
- Open your terminal (Linux/Mac) or PuTTY (Windows).
- Connect using: ssh root@[your-server-IP]
- Enter your SSH password when prompted.
From SSH you can manage n8n's Docker container, install custom nodes, or restart the n8n service.
