Transfer credentials to other n8n instances using a Multi-Form

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.