⚙️ Transfer credentials to other n8n instances using a multi-form
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Description
Purpose
This workflow allows you to transfer credentials from one n8n instance to another.
How it works
- A multi-form setup guides you through the entire process
- You get to choose one of your predefined (in the Settings node) remote instances first
- Then all credentials of the current instance are being retrieved using the Execute Command node
- On the next form page you can select one of the credentials by their name and initiate the transfer
- Finally the credential is being created on the remote instance using the n8n API. A final form ending indicates if that action succeeded or not.
Setup
- Select your credentials in the nodes which require those
- Configure your remote instance(s) in the Settings node
- Every instance is defined as object with the keys name, apiKey and baseUrl. Those instances are then wrapped inside an array. You can find an example described within a note on the workflow canvas.
How to use
- Grab the (production) URL of the Form from the first node
- Open the URL and follow the instructions given in the multi-form
Disclaimer
- Please note, that this workflow can only run on self-hosted n8n instances, since it requires the Execute Command Node.
- Security: Beware, that all credentials are being decrypted and processed within the workflow. Also the API keys to other n8n instances are stored within the workflow.
- This solution is primarily meant for transferring data between testing environments. For production use consider the n8n enterprise edition which provides a reliable way to manage credentials across different environments.
🔗 Nodes Used
HTTP Request, n8n Form Trigger, Read/Write Files from Disk, Extract from File
📥 Import
Download workflow.json and import into n8n:
Workflow menu → Import from File