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Expand Up @@ -11,3 +11,18 @@ The `render.yaml` file defines the following resources:
- A Render Postgres database that stores n8n data

Each of the above uses a free instance type by default.

Important: Keep It Alive (For free render users)
Free tier sleeps after 15 mins of inactivity. To keep it awake:​

Setup Cron Job:

Go to https://cron-job.org (free account)​

Create new cron job:

URL: https://your-n8n-xyz.onrender.com

Schedule: Every 10 minutes (*/10 * * * *)​

Save → Your n8n stays awake 24/7​