Minecraft NeoForge Server
This free NautilusControl template sets up a Minecraft NeoForge 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.
NeoForge at a glance
- Category
- Minecraft (Minecraft server)
- Docker image
- eclipse-temurin:25-jdk-alpine
- Default version
- 1.21.4
- Java version
- Java 25
- Ports
- 25565/TCP
- RAM
- 4 GB
- CPU
- 2 cores
- Disk
- 20 GB
- Console
- Interactive console
- Template version
- v1.0.0
NeoForge server ports
A Minecraft NeoForge server built from this template listens on this port. Open it in your firewall so players and clients can connect.
| Port | Protocol | Used for |
|---|---|---|
| 25565 | TCP | Game |
sudo ufw allow 25565/tcpNeoForge server requirements
These are the template's recommended starting values. Increase it for more players, mods or plugins.
Run NeoForge in Docker
The template uses the eclipse-temurin:25-jdk-alpine image, default version 1.21.4. NautilusControl pulls it automatically; to fetch it yourself:
docker pull eclipse-temurin:25-jdk-alpine./run.sh noguiFiles and folders
/data/world— World/data/logs— Logs/data/mods— Mods/data/config— Config
How to set up a Minecraft NeoForge server 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 NeoForge 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 NeoForge. NautilusControl pulls
eclipse-temurin:25-jdk-alpineand creates the folders for you.Open the ports
Allow port 25565 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, then use the interactive console for commands.
NeoForge FAQ
What ports does a NeoForge 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 NeoForge 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 NeoForge need?
This template runs on Java 25. NautilusControl uses a Docker image with the right Java runtime, so you don't install Java yourself.
Can I run NeoForge in Docker?
Yes. The template uses the Docker image eclipse-temurin:25-jdk-alpine (default version 1.21.4). NautilusControl pulls it and creates the container for you.
Is the NeoForge 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.