Corallium Studios
MinecraftFree template

Minecraft Forge Server

This free NautilusControl template sets up a Minecraft Forge server on port 25565 with 4 GB of RAM recommended. This page covers the ports to open, hardware requirements, the Docker image and step-by-step setup.

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  • Version v1.0.0
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  • By Corallium Studios

Forge at a glance

Category
Minecraft (Minecraft server)
Docker image
eclipse-temurin:17-jdk-alpine
Default version
1.20.4
Java version
Java 17
Ports
25565/TCP
RAM
4 GB
CPU
2 cores
Disk
20 GB
Console
Interactive console
Template version
v1.0.0

Forge server ports

A Minecraft Forge server built from this template listens on this port. Open it in your firewall so players and clients can connect.

PortProtocolUsed for
25565TCPGame
Ubuntu firewall (ufw)
sudo ufw allow 25565/tcp

Forge server requirements

4 GBRAM
2 coresCPU
20 GBDisk

These are the template's recommended starting values. Increase it for more players, mods or plugins.

Run Forge in Docker

The template uses the eclipse-temurin:17-jdk-alpine image, default version 1.20.4. NautilusControl pulls it automatically; to fetch it yourself:

Pull the image
docker pull eclipse-temurin:17-jdk-alpine
Start command
./run.sh nogui

Files and folders

  • /data/world — World
  • /data/logs — Logs
  • /data/mods — Mods
  • /data/config — Config

How to set up a Minecraft Forge server with NautilusControl

  1. 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.

  2. Import the Forge template

    Download this template (a single JSON file) with the button above, then open Templates in NautilusControl and choose Import JSON.

  3. Create the server

    Create a new container and pick Forge. NautilusControl pulls eclipse-temurin:17-jdk-alpine and creates the folders for you.

  4. Open the ports

    Allow port 25565 through your firewall, and forward it on your router if people connect from outside your network.

  5. Start it

    Press Start and follow the startup log in the panel, then use the interactive console for commands.

Forge FAQ

What ports does a Forge server use?

This template uses port 25565 (Game). Open it in your firewall and forward it on your router if players connect from outside your network.

How much RAM does a Forge server need?

The template recommends 4 GB of RAM, 2 cores, 20 GB of disk space. Increase it for more players, mods or plugins.

Which Java version does Forge need?

This template runs on Java 17. NautilusControl uses a Docker image with the right Java runtime, so you don't install Java yourself.

Can I run Forge in Docker?

Yes. The template uses the Docker image eclipse-temurin:17-jdk-alpine (default version 1.20.4). NautilusControl pulls it and creates the container for you.

Is the Forge 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.