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title: Create an AI connection for n8n
description: Create an AI connection for n8n in AI Control Tower using the  AI Service Graph Connector for n8n \(Version 1.0.2\).
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release: australia
product: AI Control Tower
classification: ai-control-tower
topic_type: task
last_updated: "2026-03-12"
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breadcrumb: [n8n, Service Graph Connectors for AI Control Tower, AI connections, Explore, AI Control Tower \(legacy\), Enable AI experiences]
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# Create an AI connection for n8n

Create an AI connection for n8n in AI Control Tower using the  AI Service Graph Connector for n8n \(Version 1.0.2\).

## 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.  Select **n8n** from the available connectors and then select **Create connection**.

3.  Review setup instructions page displays.

    **Note:** Verify to follow all the prerequisite steps.

4.  Enter the details on 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.

5.  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.  Select Run according to your preference.

    7.  To run frequency by demand, select **Execute now**.

        **Note:** This is an optional step as the schedule imports run according to the schedule.

    8.  Select **Save**.

    9.  Select **Continue**.

6.  Select the **Confirm connection setup** activity to verify whether the connection was configured.


## Result

Select **View all connections** to review the connection details. The created connection appears in the Installed connections list.