In modern IT operations, efficiency comes from automation. Networks generate massive amounts of data and require constant adjustments — from monitoring to backups and security policies. Doing this manually is time-consuming and error-prone.
By integrating n8n, MikroTik, and the MikroTik SD-WAN platform, you can automate workflows, reduce repetitive tasks, and unlock powerful orchestration across your entire network.
What is n8n?
n8n is an open-source workflow automation platform that connects applications, APIs, and services. It allows IT teams to:
Build no-code/low-code automations using a visual editor
Connect over 350+ applications and protocols (REST, SSH, SNMP, databases, etc.)
Trigger actions based on events (e.g., new log entry, device down, high CPU usage)
Integrate monitoring, alerts, reporting, and ticketing systems
Save time and reduce human error with repeatable workflows
With n8n, administrators can create end-to-end automation pipelines without needing to write complex scripts.
Why MikroTik?
MikroTik routers, powered by RouterOS, are highly flexible and automation-ready. They support:
SNMP, API, and syslog integration for external tools
Advanced routing, firewall, and VPN configurations
Automated backups and script execution
Multi-WAN management with failover and load balancing
Deep integration with cloud management platforms
MikroTik devices provide the data and control layer, while n8n acts as the automation brain.
The Role of MikroTik SD-WAN
The MikroTik SD-WAN platform connects everything in the cloud, simplifying automation and orchestration across multiple devices and sites:
Centralized control of MikroTik routers, directly accessible for workflows
Pre-configured integrations with monitoring, logging, and DNS tools
API endpoints that can trigger n8n workflows automatically
Automated WAN failover, VPN orchestration, and QoS adjustments
Notifications, reports, and backups ready to integrate with n8n pipelines
👉 Learn more in the official MikroTik SD-WAN documentation.
n8n + MikroTik + SD-WAN: Smarter Networks Through Automation
When these three solutions are combined, you gain:
MikroTik → robust routing, firewall, and multi-WAN capabilities.
SD-WAN → centralized management and API-based orchestration.
n8n → event-driven automation workflows connecting MikroTik with other apps.
Examples of automation:
Auto-create helpdesk tickets when a router goes offline
Trigger Slack or Telegram alerts when WAN latency exceeds thresholds
Send daily reports of bandwidth usage via email or Google Sheets
Automatically adjust firewall rules when security logs detect anomalies
Backup and version control of MikroTik configs in GitHub or cloud storage
What’s Coming Next 🚀
The MikroTik SD-WAN Cloud will soon support even easier integrations, making workflows more powerful with minimal setup:
n8n → full automation and orchestration
Zabbix → proactive monitoring
Graylog → centralized logging and security analysis
Grafana → dashboards and visualization
NextDNS → DNS filtering and protection
This means IT teams can build plug-and-play automations that connect their MikroTik network to the wider ecosystem of apps and services.
Conclusion
Automation is the key to scaling modern networks. By combining n8n + MikroTik + SD-WAN, you can:
Eliminate repetitive manual tasks
React to events in real time with smart workflows
Improve network reliability, visibility, and security
Integrate your network into your broader IT ecosystem
👉 Start building automated workflows with MikroTik SD-WAN and take your network management to the next level.