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MongoDB Server

This free NautilusControl template sets up a MongoDB server on port 27017 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.

  • Version v1.0.0
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  • By Corallium Studios

MongoDB at a glance

Category
Database (database)
Docker image
mongo:7.0
Default version
7.0
Ports
27017/TCP
RAM
1 GB
CPU
1 core
Disk
20 GB
Console
Interactive console (stdin)
Template version
v1.0.0

MongoDB server ports

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

PortProtocolUsed for
27017TCPMongoDB
Ubuntu firewall (ufw)
sudo ufw allow 27017/tcp

MongoDB server requirements

1 GBRAM
1 coreCPU
20 GBDisk

These are the template's recommended starting values. Increase it as your data and number of connections grow.

Run MongoDB in Docker

The template uses the mongo:7.0 image, default version 7.0. NautilusControl pulls it automatically; to fetch it yourself:

Pull the image
docker pull mongo:7.0
Start command
mongod --bind_ip_all --port {port}

MongoDB settings (environment variables)

You can change these when you create the server or later in its settings.

VariableDefaultWhat it does
MONGO_INITDB_ROOT_USERNAMErequiredadminRoot username for MongoDB
MONGO_INITDB_ROOT_PASSWORDrequiredemptyRoot password — use a strong password
MONGO_INITDB_DATABASEmydbInitial database to create on startup

Files and folders

  • /data/db — Data
  • /data/configdb — Config

How to set up a MongoDB 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 MongoDB 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 MongoDB. NautilusControl pulls mongo:7.0, fills in the environment variables listed below, and creates the folders for you.

  4. Open the ports

    Allow port 27017 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 (stdin) for commands.

Server files come from www.mongodb.com.

Notes

NoSQL document database. Connect using: mongodb://user:pass@host:27017/dbname

MongoDB FAQ

What ports does a MongoDB server use?

This template uses port 27017 (MongoDB). Open it in your firewall and forward it on your router if players connect from outside your network.

How much RAM does a MongoDB server need?

The template recommends 1 GB of RAM, 1 core, 20 GB of disk space. Increase it as your data and number of connections grow.

Can I run MongoDB in Docker?

Yes. The template uses the Docker image mongo:7.0 (default version 7.0). NautilusControl pulls it and creates the container for you.

Is the MongoDB 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.