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Nextcloud Hosting

This free NautilusControl template sets up Nextcloud on port 80 with 2 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.

Deploy with NautilusControl
  • Version v1.0.0
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  • By Corallium Studios

Nextcloud at a glance

Category
Website (website)
Docker image
nextcloud:28-apache
Default version
28
Ports
80/TCP
RAM
2 GB
CPU
2 cores
Disk
50 GB
Console
No console input
Template version
v1.0.0

Nextcloud server ports

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

PortProtocolUsed for
80TCPHTTP
Ubuntu firewall (ufw)
sudo ufw allow 80/tcp

Nextcloud server requirements

2 GBRAM
2 coresCPU
50 GBDisk

These are the template's recommended starting values. Increase it as your traffic grows.

Run Nextcloud in Docker

The template uses the nextcloud:28-apache image, default version 28. NautilusControl pulls it automatically; to fetch it yourself:

Pull the image
docker pull nextcloud:28-apache
Start command
apache2-foreground

Nextcloud settings (environment variables)

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

VariableDefaultWhat it does
MYSQL_HOSTemptyMySQL/MariaDB host — leave empty to use SQLite
MYSQL_DATABASEnextcloudDatabase name
MYSQL_USERnextcloudDatabase user
MYSQL_PASSWORDemptyDatabase password
NEXTCLOUD_ADMIN_USERrequiredadminInitial admin username
NEXTCLOUD_ADMIN_PASSWORDrequiredemptyInitial admin password

Files and folders

  • /var/www/html — Data
  • /var/www/html/config — Config
  • /var/www/html/data — Userdata

How to set up Nextcloud 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 Nextcloud 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 Nextcloud. NautilusControl pulls nextcloud:28-apache, fills in the environment variables listed below, and creates the folders for you.

  4. Open the ports

    Allow port 80 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.

Server files come from nextcloud.com.

Notes

Self-hosted cloud storage — like Dropbox/Google Drive. Requires significant disk space for file storage.

Nextcloud FAQ

What ports does a Nextcloud site use?

This template uses port 80 (HTTP). Open it in your firewall and forward it on your router if players connect from outside your network.

How much RAM does a Nextcloud site need?

The template recommends 2 GB of RAM, 2 cores, 50 GB of disk space. Increase it as your traffic grows.

Can I run Nextcloud in Docker?

Yes. The template uses the Docker image nextcloud:28-apache (default version 28). NautilusControl pulls it and creates the container for you.

Is the Nextcloud 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.