Email alert for server updates

# Daily server update check via SSH with email alert

This workflow automates monitoring of available package updates on a Linux server, eliminating the need for manual checks. Designed for users managing VPS/VDS or dedicated servers who want to keep systems up-to-date and secure.

## Who it´s for
- System administrators responsible for VPS/VDS maintenance
- Developers using dedicated servers for application hosting
- DevOps engineers automating routine infrastructure tasks

## What the automation does
- Checks for upgradable packages on a remote server via SSH
- Formats the list of packages into clean HTML for email presentation
- Sends a notification email only when updates are available
- Triggered automatically on a daily schedule (cron)

## What´s included
- Ready-to-use n8n workflow
- Logic for triggers and conditional notifications
- Integrations with SSH and SMTP
- Basic setup and adaptation instructions

## Requirements for setup
- SSH access to the target server (credentials or private key)
- SMTP server for sending emails (any email provider with SMTP support)
- Running n8n instance

## Benefits and outcomes
- Eliminates manual update checks
- Reduces security risks from outdated packages
- Ensures regular server health monitoring
- Saves time when managing multiple servers
- Simplifies pre-deployment preparation

## Important: template only
Important: you are purchasing a ready-made automation workflow template only. Rollout into your infrastructure, connecting specific accounts and services, 1:1 setup help, custom adjustments for non-standard stacks and any consulting support are provided as a separate paid service at an individual rate. To discuss custom work or 1:1 help, contact via chat