Update start.sh

start.sh

@@ -8,22 +8,33 @@ if [ -n "$SPACE_HOST" ]; then
   export WEBHOOK_URL="https://$(echo $SPACE_HOST)"
   echo "INFO: n8n WEBHOOK_URL automatically set to $WEBHOOK_URL"
 else
-  # This case should ideally not happen on a running Hugging Face Space.
-  # If running locally without SPACE_HOST, n8n might try to infer, or you can set it manually.
   echo "WARNING: SPACE_HOST environment variable not set. WEBHOOK_URL may not be configured correctly for public access."
   echo "INFO: n8n will attempt to infer the WEBHOOK_URL, or you can set it manually via environment variables."
 fi
 
-# Optional: Set other n8n environment variables here if needed.
-# These can also be set as Secrets in your Hugging Face Space settings for sensitive data.
-# Example for basic authentication (less secure than SSO, use with caution):
-# export N8N_BASIC_AUTH_ACTIVE=true
-# export N8N_BASIC_AUTH_USER="your_username" # Change this
-# export N8N_BASIC_AUTH_PASSWORD="your_strong_password" # Change this & use secrets
+# --- IMPORTANT: Encryption Key ---
+# N8N_ENCRYPTION_KEY is crucial for securing your credentials.
+# If not set, n8n auto-generates one. If this auto-generated key changes (e.g., on pod restart
+# without persistent storage for the key itself), your previously saved credentials will be unreadable.
+#
+# YOU MUST SET N8N_ENCRYPTION_KEY as a SECRET in your Hugging Face Space settings
+# for any production or sensitive data use.
+# Generate a strong, random string for this key. E.g., using: openssl rand -hex 32
+if [ -z "$N8N_ENCRYPTION_KEY" ]; then
+  echo "!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
+  echo "!! WARNING: N8N_ENCRYPTION_KEY is NOT SET. n8n will auto-generate a temporary one.  !!"
+  echo "!!          This is INSECURE for production and may lead to DATA LOSS of credentials. !!"
+  echo "!!          Please set N8N_ENCRYPTION_KEY as a Secret in your Space settings.         !!"
+  echo "!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
+fi
 
-# Example for setting a custom encryption key (IMPORTANT for security, generate a strong random string)
-# export N8N_ENCRYPTION_KEY="your_very_strong_random_encryption_key_here" # Use secrets for this
+# Optional: Set other n8n environment variables here if needed,
+# or preferably as Secrets in your Hugging Face Space settings.
+# Example for basic authentication (use with caution, prefer SSO if possible):
+# export N8N_BASIC_AUTH_ACTIVE=true
+# export N8N_BASIC_AUTH_USER="your_username_secret"
+# export N8N_BASIC_AUTH_PASSWORD="your_strong_password_secret"
 
 echo "INFO: Starting n8n..."
-# Execute the default n8n command. n8n will pick up all N8N_* environment variables.
+# Execute the main n8n command. It will pick up all N8N_* environment variables.
 exec n8n