Security Overview

    How we secure ManageN8N across infrastructure, data, and operations.

    Security Overview

    Last Updated: December 10, 2025

    Our Commitment to Security

    At ManageN8N, security is not an afterthought; it's foundational to everything we do. We understand that you're trusting us with your automation infrastructure, and we take that responsibility seriously.

    This page provides an overview of how we protect your data and our platform.

    Security at a Glance

    CategoryImplementation
    EncryptionAES-256 at rest, TLS 1.2+ in transit
    AuthenticationJWT tokens + Two-Factor Authentication (TOTP)
    InfrastructureCloudFlare WAF, DDoS protection
    Monitoring24/7 error monitoring, uptime tracking
    ComplianceGDPR-aligned, SOC 2 (planned)

    Infrastructure Security

    Cloud Infrastructure

    • Provider: DigitalOcean (SOC 2, ISO 27001 certified)
    • Region: US East with automated backups
    • Network: Private networking, firewall rules
    • Updates: Regular security patching

    Edge Security (CloudFlare)

    • Web Application Firewall (WAF) - OWASP Core Rule Set
    • DDoS Protection - Layer 3/4/7 mitigation
    • Bot Protection - Automated threat blocking
    • TLS Encryption - All traffic encrypted

    Container Security

    • Docker containers with minimal attack surface
    • No external port exposure (reverse proxy only)
    • Regular image updates
    • Network isolation between services

    Data Protection

    Encryption

    Data TypeEncryption Method
    Passwordsbcrypt (one-way hash)
    SSH KeysAES-256-GCM + PBKDF2
    CredentialsAES-256-CBC
    TOTP SecretsAES-256-CBC
    DatabaseTLS in transit, encrypted at rest
    All TrafficTLS 1.2+

    What We Encrypt

    • All sensitive credentials and secrets
    • SSH keys stored for instance access
    • API tokens and access keys
    • Two-factor authentication secrets
    • Backup codes (hashed)

    What We Don't Store

    • Full payment card numbers (handled by Stripe)
    • Plaintext passwords
    • Your n8n workflow execution data

    Authentication & Access Control

    User Authentication

    • Password Policy
      • Minimum 8 characters
      • Requires uppercase, lowercase, number, special character
      • Common passwords blocked
      • Sequential patterns blocked
    • Two-Factor Authentication
      • TOTP-based (works with Google Authenticator, Authy, etc.)
      • 10 one-time backup codes
      • Optional for all users (highly recommended)
    • Session Security
      • Short-lived access tokens (15 minutes)
      • Secure refresh token mechanism
      • Automatic session expiration

    Rate Limiting

    EndpointLimit
    Authentication10 requests / 15 minutes
    General API5,000 requests / 15 minutes
    Agent CommunicationPer-instance limits

    Protection against brute force attacks and API abuse.

    Application Security

    Secure Development

    • Input Validation: All inputs validated with Zod schemas
    • SQL Injection: Prevented via Prisma ORM parameterized queries
    • XSS Prevention: Content sanitization, secure headers
    • CSRF Protection: Origin validation, secure cookies

    Security Headers

    Strict-Transport-Security: max-age=15552000; includeSubDomains
X-Content-Type-Options: nosniff
X-Frame-Options: DENY
Content-Security-Policy: [configured]
Referrer-Policy: strict-origin-when-cross-origin

    Dependency Management

    • Regular vulnerability scanning
    • Prompt patching of security issues
    • Minimal dependency footprint

    Monitoring & Incident Response

    Real-Time Monitoring

    • Error Tracking: Sentry monitors all services
    • Uptime Monitoring: BetterStack with instant alerts
    • Performance Tracking: Response time and throughput
    • Security Alerts: CloudFlare threat intelligence

    Audit Logging

    We log security-relevant events including: login attempts (successful and failed), password changes, two-factor authentication changes, administrative actions, API key operations.

    Incident Response

    • Documented incident response procedures
    • 24/7 alerting for critical issues
    • Defined escalation paths
    • Post-incident reviews

    Data Privacy

    Data Minimization

    We collect only what's necessary to provide the service:

    • Account information (email, name)
    • Service configuration
    • Usage metrics for service improvement

    Data Location

    • Primary processing: United States
    • International transfers: Standard Contractual Clauses for EU data

    Your Rights

    • Access: Request your data
    • Correction: Update inaccurate data
    • Deletion: Delete your account and data
    • Export: Download your data

    See our Privacy Policy for complete details.

    Third-Party Security

    Vetted Providers

    All third-party services are selected based on security certifications (SOC 2, ISO 27001), data protection agreements, privacy compliance, and reputation.

    Key Providers

    ProviderPurposeCertifications
    DigitalOceanInfrastructureSOC 2, ISO 27001
    CloudFlareSecurity/CDNSOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS
    StripePaymentsPCI DSS Level 1
    SentryMonitoringSOC 2

    See our Third-Party Services Policy for complete details.

    Agent Security

    For customers using Bring Your Own Server (BYOS):

    • Secure Communication: HTTPS only
    • API Key Authentication: Unique keys per instance
    • Limited Permissions: Agent only manages n8n service
    • No Data Access: Agent doesn't access workflow content
    • Verified Updates: Checksums for all packages

    Compliance

    Current

    • GDPR: Data protection measures in place
    • Security Best Practices: OWASP, CIS frameworks

    Planned

    • SOC 2 Type II: Audit planned
    • Additional Certifications: Based on customer needs

    Vulnerability Disclosure

    Reporting Security Issues

    If you discover a security vulnerability, please report it responsibly:

    Email: security@managen8n.com

    We appreciate security researchers who report issues privately before public disclosure, provide detailed information to help us reproduce, and allow reasonable time for remediation.

    Security.txt

    Our security contact information is available at: https://api.managen8n.com/.well-known/security.txt

    What You Can Do

    Protect Your Account

    1. Use a strong, unique password
    2. Enable two-factor authentication
    3. Keep your email address current
    4. Review account activity regularly
    5. Report suspicious activity immediately

    Protect Your Integrations

    1. Secure your API keys
    2. Rotate credentials regularly
    3. Use least-privilege access
    4. Monitor your instance health

    Security Updates

    We continuously improve our security posture. Recent enhancements include:

    • Two-Factor Authentication (TOTP)
    • CloudFlare WAF with OWASP rules
    • Enhanced password policy
    • Comprehensive audit logging
    • Real-time error and log monitoring
    • Uptime monitoring with heartbeats

    Questions?

    Security Questions: security@managen8n.com
    Privacy Questions: privacy@managen8n.com
    General Support: support@managen8n.com

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