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n8n Init peoblem, error fetching workflows

Posted on June 9, 2025

I have a freshly deployed n8n, after logging to admin when I try to start a workflow (error fetching workflows, problem saving workflows - Unauthorized) or try to start testing an incoming webhook I got an error message (Problem running workflow Lost Connection to the server). I didn’t change any configuration that could cause these difficulties, what should I do now? Can someone help me out with this or tho give a clue what I should do next?



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Hi there,

As per the n8n 1-Click Droplet setup instructions here, did you create an A record like n8n.mycompany.com pointing to your Droplet’s public IP?

Also did you connect to the Droplet via SSH or the Console button to complete the console-based setup wizard?

If you’ve already done all that, check if the container is running and review the logs:

docker ps
docker logs n8n

Then try restarting the container:

docker restart n8n

For a full walkthrough, you might want to refer to the official n8n setup guide here: https://docs.n8n.io/hosting/installation/server-setups/digital-ocean/#configure-n8n

Let me know how it goes!

- Bobby

Heya, @6116b7bb6f8546adb05b0f3caee227

A recent DNS change may take up to 24 hours to update. You can use our DNS tool to check if everything is configured correctly:

https://www.digitalocean.com/community/tools/dns

Regards

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