Source control environment variables#
File-based configuration
You can add _FILE to individual variables to provide their configuration in a separate file. Refer to Keeping sensitive data in separate files for more details.
n8n uses Git-based source control to support environments. Refer to Source control and environments for more information on how to link a Git repository to an n8n instance and configure your source control.
| Variable | Type | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
N8N_SOURCECONTROL_DEFAULT_SSH_KEY_TYPE |
String | ed25519 |
Set to rsa to make RSA the default SSH key type for Source control setup. |