n8n recovery and migration
Recover first. Migrate second.
A diagnostic for crashed SQLite installs, Hostinger one-click migrations, Docker queue mode, Redis, Postgres, and worker stability.
Recovery-first order
| Step | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Snapshot | Copy volumes, SQLite DB, env, workflow files, and config before changing the server. |
| Readability check | Separate DB corruption, file locks, disk issues, and container/env problems. |
| Export plan | Recover workflows and credential metadata before migration work starts. |
| Target stack | Docker Compose with n8n main, workers, Redis, Postgres, reverse proxy, and backup notes. |
| Validation | Run a known workflow, webhook, credential, and restart test before calling it done. |
$29 deliverable
- Server-state checklist from redacted screenshots/logs.
- Risk level: safe migration, recoverable corruption, or stop-and-backup.
- Step-by-step cutover plan with rollback points.
- Fixed-scope estimate for recovery/migration execution.