How to upgrade n8n version using dockerfile

To update n8n when you're running it using a Dockerfile + docker-compose, you have two options depending on whether you're building your own image or using the official n8n image.

1. If you use a custom Dockerfile (like your example)

Your docker-compose.yml shows:

Meaning it builds from Dockerfile in the same folder.
To update n8n, you must edit Dockerfile to pull a newer version.

Step 1: Update Dockerfile

Replace the existing version with the newest one.

Step 2: Rebuild the image

Run

Or

Step 3: Restart n8n

That’s it — n8n is updated.

2. If you want to stop using a Dockerfile

You can update easier by using the official image directly:

Then update with:

3. Confirm the new version

Inside the container:

Or in UI → Settings → About.

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