Create an AI connection for n8n

  • Release version: Australia
  • Updated March 12, 2026
  • 1 minute to read

    • Create an AI connection for n8n in AI Control Tower using the  n8n connector.

    Before you begin

    Role required: sn_ai_disc.discovery_admin and sn_cmdb_int_util.sgc_admin

    Procedure

    1. Navigate to AI Control Tower > Configuration > AI connection.
    2. Click Add.
    3. Select n8n from all the available connectors.
    4. Click Create connection.
      Setup page appears
    5. Configure and test connection.
      1. Enter the Connection Name
      2. Enter the Connection URL(https://<n8n-instance>)
      3. Enter the API Key
      4. Select Create and test connection
      5. Select Continue
        Setup page appears
    6. Configure import schedule
      1. Select a parent import schedule job
      2. Select the Active check box
      3. Select run and time to schedule the job
      4. Select all the additional settings if necessary
      5. Verify that both the parent-scheduled jobs, Discovery and Execution are active as they’re shipped out inactive
        Note:
        Ensure to execute the Discovery-scheduled job first.
      6. To run frequency by demand, select Execute now
        Note:
        This is an optional step as the schedule imports run according to the schedule
      7. Select Save
      8. Select Continue
    7. Select View all connections to view the newly created connection.

    Result

    The AI connection for n8n is created and configured.