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title: "Self-host workflow automation"
description: "Run n8n and other workflow automation tools on an always-on exe.dev VM with public webhooks, private editors, and backups."
url: https://exe-staging.dev/deploy/category/automation
---

# Self-host workflow automation

Automations only work if the machine running them is awake when the
webhook arrives or the schedule fires. An exe.dev VM is always on, has a
public HTTPS address when you want one, and keeps its data on a
persistent disk you can back up.

## All 1 automation recipes

- [Self-host n8n](https://exe-staging.dev/deploy/n8n.md): Connect your apps. Let the boring bits run themselves.

## Frequently asked questions

### Do scheduled workflows run when my computer is off?

Yes. The VM runs around the clock, so schedules and incoming webhooks don't depend on any machine of yours.

### Can webhooks be public while the editor stays private?

Yes. exe.dev makes one port public and keeps ports 3000-9999 behind exe.dev login, so the recipes expose only the webhook paths.

[All recipes](https://exe-staging.dev/deploy.md)