Managed Static Outbound IPs for n8n Workflows

Give selected n8n requests a stable identity your clients can allowlist. Keep building automations while QuotaGuard handles the proxy infrastructure, monitoring, maintenance, and failover. Choose shared static pairs or Enterprise dedicated infrastructure when the addresses must belong only to your organization.

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Keep Building Workflows. Let QuotaGuard Operate the Exit.

Keep your automation on n8n Cloud instead of operating a server just to obtain a fixed IP. QuotaGuard provides a load-balanced pair, selective routing, and engineering support. Your team owns its workflows; QuotaGuard owns the managed proxy infrastructure. The same subscription can serve supported clients outside n8n, keeping your outbound identity independent of one automation platform.

Security Controls That Match Your Architecture

Use a stable source-IP rule alongside TLS, application authentication, and least-privilege authorization. QuotaGuard supports that layered design; neither a static address nor a product subscription makes the whole workflow compliant.

Outbound HTTPS Payloads Stay Encrypted

Both Static and Shield can carry outbound HTTPS without decrypting the application payload. Static uses unencrypted HTTP proxy protocol for the customer-to-proxy CONNECT request and proxy authentication. Shield adds TLS to that hop while leaving the separate application TLS session intact. Use a client or relay compatible with the selected proxy protocol; a plain HTTP proxy field does not by itself prove support for Shield's TLS-wrapped connection. See QuotaGuard's data flow.

Regulated Workloads Need an Approved Configuration

Choose Shield when your security architecture requires TLS on the proxy hop. For regulated workflows, review the complete path, access controls, and required agreements with engineering. BAA review is available for approved Shield configurations; coverage and compliance are not automatic.

Connection Metadata, Not HTTPS Payload Inspection

QuotaGuard records operational connection metadata with a 60-day retention period; it does not decrypt outbound HTTPS application payloads. Account, billing, and aggregate usage records have separate handling. Review the data-flow documentation rather than treating “no payload inspection” as “no logs or retained data.”

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FAQs

Answers to your technical questions about securing n8n egress traffic.

Do environment variables route every self-hosted n8n node?

No. HTTP_PROXY, HTTPS_PROXY, and ALL_PROXY affect software that honors them; NO_PROXY defines bypass destinations for supported clients. The HTTP Request node's own Proxy setting takes precedence. Check the nodes you actually use, and configure a separate supported route for native TCP traffic.

Can I route only one API through QuotaGuard?

Yes. Configure the Proxy option on the HTTP Request node calling that API. Unrelated nodes keep their existing route unless separately configured. Protect the proxy URL as a secret and remove credentials from shared workflow exports.

Does QuotaGuard work with n8n Cloud?

Yes, selected HTTP Request nodes can use the documented HTTP Proxy option with QuotaGuard Static. Other nodes need their own compatible proxy controls or an HTTPS relay. For Shield, confirm support for its TLS-wrapped proxy connection or use a compatible customer-controlled client. Managed Cloud does not give every native node the same networking controls as self-hosted n8n.

Can I connect to a firewalled PostgreSQL database?

Yes, using a supported client or tunnel route on infrastructure you control, or an authenticated HTTPS relay that opens the database connection through QuotaGuard. Keep database TLS and scoped credentials. The database endpoint must be reachable from the proxy; this does not create a private-network path or add SOCKS support to n8n Cloud's native database node.

Does QuotaGuard bypass anti-bot restrictions?

No. It provides a stable source identity for authorized application traffic, not a rotating residential proxy pool or a guarantee of access to protected consumer sites. For a legitimate integration, have the destination approve the source addresses and retain its application security controls.

What latency should I expect?

Choose a region appropriate to your workflow and destination, then measure the actual route. QuotaGuard operates in 12 AWS regions. There is no universal less-than-20-millisecond overhead guarantee for every workflow and destination.

How do I debug the route?

Configure a temporary HTTP Request node for https://ip.quotaguard.com with the same Proxy setting. The response should match either assigned address; the destination must allowlist both. Use n8n execution details and destination logs to investigate application errors. QuotaGuard's connection metadata does not reveal an HTTP 403 encrypted inside a blind HTTPS tunnel. See our 403 diagnosis guide.

Should production and development have separate addresses?

Use separate application credentials and permissions for production and development. If distinct source identities are also required, ask engineering to arrange the right infrastructure. Separate subscriptions or users do not automatically create different shared IP pairs, and IP separation alone does not prevent a workflow from writing to the wrong database.

Still have questions?

Talk to QuotaGuard engineering about your n8n node, destination, and source-IP requirement. We can help you choose the supported route and identity model. Do not send passwords or unredacted workflow exports.

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QuotaGuard Static

From $19 per month.
Managed static outbound identity for supported API, automation, and TCP routes, with engineering support and load-balanced infrastructure.
Start with selected n8n HTTP Request nodes; use a compatible client or tunnel for native TCP connections.
Sign Up for QG Static for n8n

QuotaGuard Shield

From $29 per month.
Add TLS protection to the customer-to-proxy hop when your security review requires it.
Use a compatible client or relay and discuss regulated-data configurations with engineering. Compliance and BAA coverage are not automatic.
Sign Up for QG Shield for n8n

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What our customers say

Customer experiences, in their own words. Swipe or scroll to read more.

We've been using QuotaGuard Static for nearly six years to provide static IP addresses to our clients so they are able to whitelist our network traffic.

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We've been using QuotaGuard Static for nearly six years to provide static IP addresses to our clients so they are able to whitelist our network traffic.

The service has been hassle free, has never "not worked" or had any downtime to my knowledge. The only time we've reached out to support was during a migration from one cloud provider to another to ensure that we wouldn't cause interruptions in the service ourselves. The service we received at that time was prompt and professional.

Zach ColonVP of Engineering at ItsaCheckmate.comSubmitted Oct 20, 2023

The app's backend runs on serverless functions, and the railway data provider I was using only accepted requests from a fixed IP address. QuotaGuard gave me exactly that, and my passengers' PNR status checks kept working.

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I used QuotaGuard Static IPs for ClearBerth, my train app for Indian Railways passengers. The app's backend runs on serverless functions, and the railway data provider I was using only accepted requests from a fixed IP address. QuotaGuard gave me exactly that, and my passengers' PNR status checks kept working.

It helped me because I could keep building the app without worrying about how to get a static IP. For a solo developer that is a real relief.

The best thing about QuotaGuard is the owner himself. Michael is kind, thoughtful and genuinely warm. When I wrote to say thank you, he replied personally, said it made his Sunday morning, and offered a returning customer discount for any future project. You do not often get that from a service company. I would happily use QuotaGuard again and I recommend it to any developer who needs a static IP.

Aditya Bhattacharya, ClearBerth

Aditya BhattacharyaFounder of ClearBerth appSubmitted Oct 18, 2026

QuotaGuard provided a static IP address via a SOCKS5 proxy. Setting up the proxy and using it from my server was very straightforward.

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I have a web app running in Heroku, and that server occasionally needs to FTP files from another host. That host required requests to come from a whitelisted IP address. QuotaGuard provided a static IP address via a SOCKS5 proxy. Setting up the proxy and using it from my server was very straightforward.

Stephen BeitzelCTO, Narrative TechnologiesSubmitted Mar 28, 2024

I use QuotaGuard to connect with various APIs that require IP whitelisting and run web automations that require a country-specific IP. The stability and reliability of the service have been nothing short of exceptional.

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I use QuotaGuard to connect with various APIs that require IP whitelisting and run web automations that require a country-specific IP. The stability and reliability of the service have been nothing short of exceptional. It simply works as expected and whenever I’ve had any questions Michael and the team are always very quick to respond to emails. I would recommend them without a doubt.

Jose VilchesCEO at SIM StoreSubmitted Oct 29, 2023

QuotaGuard has been a reliable partner for us for many years. Their service has consistently been solid, and when we ran into a more unusual use case, their team understood the situation quickly and worked closely with us to resolve the issues.

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QuotaGuard has been a reliable partner for us for many years. Their service has consistently been solid, and when we ran into a more unusual use case, their team understood the situation quickly and worked closely with us to resolve the issues. That level of responsiveness and support has made a real difference for us.

Anton Litvinenkoco-founder @ Import2Submitted Aug 11, 2026

QG helped us prove our pipeline and workflow with users and in the end, we would have stayed but we use AWS for all our production so we had to switch. Sorry to go but loved every minute of it!

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QUOTAGUARD FTW! We used qg for spooling up a prototype that needed access to MongoDB through Heroku without having to use 0.0.0.0 in mdb whitelist. Big nono for privacy and security. QG helped as we were able to add it as a resource in Heroku and test our prototype. As the platform matured, more test users came on board and our bandwidth scaled to a point where we were no longer a prototype so we moved over to AWS which is where our production apps live. The team at QG is beyond awesome. I sent an email and I think within 24hrs or less we had solved the issues with Tim and Michael. The fact they didn't pester after signup was refreshing as well. They are Dev dev's who get it. QG helped us prove our pipeline and workflow with users and in the end, we would have stayed but we use AWS for all our production so we had to switch. Sorry to go but loved every minute of it!

Greg LuttonCEO Exsurgo TechnologiesSubmitted Jun 1, 2026

Even though the issue was bank related, Michael and Randall provided exceptional support and helped me troubleshoot the issue.

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I've had a issue tunneling requests to my bank's VPOS through QuotaGuard.

Even though the issue was bank related, Michael and Randall provided exceptional support and helped me troubleshoot the issue.

5 stars service, highly recommended!

Ozgur S.FounderSubmitted Jul 21, 2026

The product works great - but where they really shine is the exceptional customer service.

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I needed to configure a static IP address for my app running on Heroku, so I could connect to an external database in a more secure manner. A colleague recommended Quotaguard as an option.

The product works great - but where they really shine is the exceptional customer service. One of my background workers was sneakily polling, which didnt show on the logs, and the Quotaguard support team showed patience and knowledge helping me get to the root of the problem. Fantastic team.

AlexSubmitted Aug 1, 2024

QuotaGuard is an excellent company to work with, they really helped me out on my API issue. Appreciate them as a partner.

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QuotaGuard is an excellent company to work with, they really helped me out on my API issue. Appreciate them as a partner.

John William MeyerCEO, Jump FinanceSubmitted Sep 30, 2026

Solid service. :) Does what's on the tin.

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Solid service. :) Does what's on the tin. They know what they're doing, and I mean that in two ways: (1) their execution of their value offering is *solid*, and (2) they appear undistracted by things that *aren't* what they're doing. A "small, sharp tools", you know?

IsaacLightwardSubmitted Jan 25, 2024

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