Node.js Application Hosting
This free NautilusControl template sets up Node.js Application on port 3000 with 512 MB 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.
Node.js Application at a glance
- Category
- Website (website)
- Type
- Node.js App
- Docker image
- node:20-alpine
- Default version
- 20
- Ports
- 3000/TCP
- RAM
- 512 MB
- CPU
- 1 core
- Disk
- 5 GB
- Console
- Interactive console (stdin)
- Template version
- v1.0.0
Node.js Application server ports
Node.js Application built from this template listens on this port. Open it in your firewall so players and clients can connect.
| Port | Protocol | Used for |
|---|---|---|
| 3000 | TCP | HTTP |
sudo ufw allow 3000/tcpNode.js Application server requirements
These are the template's recommended starting values. Increase it as your traffic grows.
Run Node.js Application in Docker
The template uses the node:20-alpine image, default version 20. NautilusControl pulls it automatically; to fetch it yourself:
docker pull node:20-alpinenode {ENTRY_FILE}Node.js Application settings (environment variables)
You can change these when you create the server or later in its settings.
| Variable | Default | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| NODE_ENV | production | Node.js environment |
| PORT | 3000 | Port the app listens on |
| ENTRY_FILE | index.js | Main entry file to run |
Files and folders
/app— App/app/node_modules— Node modules
How to set up Node.js Application 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 Node.js Application 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 Node.js Application. NautilusControl pulls
node:20-alpine, fills in the environment variables listed below, and creates the folders for you.Open the ports
Allow port 3000 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 (stdin) for commands.
Server files come from nodejs.org.
Notes
Generic Node.js application container. Upload your app files and set the entry point.
Node.js Application FAQ
What ports does a Node.js Application site use?
This template uses port 3000 (HTTP). Open it in your firewall and forward it on your router if players connect from outside your network.
How much RAM does a Node.js Application site need?
The template recommends 512 MB of RAM, 1 core, 5 GB of disk space. Increase it as your traffic grows.
Can I run Node.js Application in Docker?
Yes. The template uses the Docker image node:20-alpine (default version 20). NautilusControl pulls it and creates the container for you.
Is the Node.js Application 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.