Why does my workspace display only a blank white screen when opened?

Hi Hendrik,

Welcome to n8n! If you're seeing a plain, white window when opening your workspace, it may just be the blank canvas that appears when you haven't yet added any workflows or nodes. Here are a few points to consider:

1. New User Experience:
   When you log in for the first time or if you have no workflows saved, n8n shows you an empty workflow. This blank state is intentional so you can start adding your first node. Look for the Add first step... button on the canvas to get started.

2. Adding Your First Node:
   Click on Add first step... to open the nodes panel. From there, choose a trigger node (or another type of node) to begin building your workflow.

3. Basic Troubleshooting:

   • Refresh the Page: Sometimes a simple browser refresh can resolve loading issues.
   • Clear Cache: Try clearing your browser cache or using a different browser if the issue persists.
   • Check Browser Console: If you continue to see a white screen, open your browser’s developer console to check for any JavaScript errors or failed network requests that might indicate an issue with your n8n instance.

If after these steps you still experience issues, it might help to verify that your n8n instance is running correctly (if self-hosted) or check the status page if you’re on n8n Cloud.

Hope this helps you get started with building your workflow!

Happy automating,
Tycho