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# [Self-Hosting n8n on Microsoft Azure (Part 3): Security Hardening, OAuth Pitfalls, and Credential Management](https://bruceboge.hashnode.dev/self-hosting-n8n-on-microsoft-azure-part-3-security-hardening-oauth-pitfalls-and-credential-management?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

By the time you reach this stage, n8n is no longer just “working”. It’s: Exposed to the internet Handling real credentials Triggering workflows automatically Integrated with third-party platforms Quietly becoming infrastructure This is the pha...

Jan 4 · 4 min read · bruceboge.hashnode.dev  
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