Ghost Hosting
This free NautilusControl template sets up Ghost on port 2368 with 1 GB of RAM recommended. This page covers the ports to open, hardware requirements, the Docker image, every setting you can change and step-by-step setup.
Ghost at a glance
- Category
- Website (website)
- Docker image
- ghost:5-alpine
- Default version
- 5
- Ports
- 2368/TCP
- RAM
- 1 GB
- CPU
- 1 core
- Disk
- 5 GB
- Console
- No console input
- Template version
- v1.0.0
Ghost server ports
Ghost built from this template listens on this port. Open it in your firewall so players and clients can connect.
| Port | Protocol | Used for |
|---|---|---|
| 2368 | TCP | HTTP |
sudo ufw allow 2368/tcpGhost server requirements
These are the template's recommended starting values. Increase it as your traffic grows.
Run Ghost in Docker
The template uses the ghost:5-alpine image, default version 5. NautilusControl pulls it automatically; to fetch it yourself:
docker pull ghost:5-alpinenode current/index.jsGhost settings (environment variables)
You can change these when you create the server or later in its settings.
| Variable | Default | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| urlrequired | http://localhost:2368 | Public URL of your Ghost site (e.g. https://yourblog.com) |
| database__client | sqlite3 | Database client: sqlite3 (default) or mysql |
| NODE_ENV | production | Node environment |
Files and folders
/var/lib/ghost/content— Content
How to set up Ghost with NautilusControl
Install NautilusControl
Install the NautilusControl panel and agent on the machine that will run the server. The installation guide covers it, and the 14-day free trial includes 1 node and 5 servers.
Import the Ghost template
Download this template (a single JSON file) with the button above, then open Templates in NautilusControl and choose Import JSON.
Create the server
Create a new container and pick Ghost. NautilusControl pulls
ghost:5-alpine, fills in the environment variables listed below, and creates the folders for you.Open the ports
Allow port 2368 through your firewall, and forward it on your router if people connect from outside your network.
Start it
Press Start and follow the startup log in the panel.
Server files come from ghost.org.
Notes
Modern open-source publishing platform. Uses SQLite by default — no separate database needed for small sites.
Ghost FAQ
What ports does a Ghost site use?
This template uses port 2368 (HTTP). Open it in your firewall and forward it on your router if players connect from outside your network.
How much RAM does a Ghost site need?
The template recommends 1 GB of RAM, 1 core, 5 GB of disk space. Increase it as your traffic grows.
Can I run Ghost in Docker?
Yes. The template uses the Docker image ghost:5-alpine (default version 5). NautilusControl pulls it and creates the container for you.
Is the Ghost template free?
Yes. Every template in the Corallium Studios library is free to download. You need NautilusControl to deploy it; there is a 14-day free trial.