From f0aefd97c5be04111513d9e7279258f9b1e8ba4d Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Jaswanth Satya Dev Date: Wed, 5 Nov 2025 17:51:23 +0530 Subject: [PATCH] Add cron job setup instructions to README Added instructions for keeping the n8n service awake using a cron job for free users. --- README.md | 15 +++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 15 insertions(+) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index ee48ff2..78f7010 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -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​