N8N workflow timeout workaround (cloud hosted)

I ran into this problem while processing large prospect lists. If you're using AI to generate personalized icebreakers at scale, the timeout can really mess with your workflow. I believe this is only an issue if you're running on their cloud instances, like the Pro Plan for example. It gives you a 40-minute timeout or runtime limit for your workflows.

I found a simple workaround that lets you handle bigger batches without n8n crashing. It’s not perfect, but it works well enough to keep things running smoothly.

I recorded a quick video walking through the setup and how I’m using it inside my cold email process.

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If you're doing something similar or have another workaround, would love to hear what’s working for you.

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