Redis Server
This free NautilusControl template sets up a Redis server on port 6379 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.
Redis at a glance
- Category
- Database (database)
- Docker image
- redis:7.2-alpine
- Default version
- 7.2
- Ports
- 6379/TCP
- RAM
- 512 MB
- CPU
- 1 core
- Disk
- 5 GB
- Console
- Interactive console (stdin)
- Template version
- v1.0.0
Redis server ports
A Redis server built from this template listens on this port. Open it in your firewall so players and clients can connect.
| Port | Protocol | Used for |
|---|---|---|
| 6379 | TCP | Redis |
sudo ufw allow 6379/tcpRedis server requirements
These are the template's recommended starting values. Increase it as your data and number of connections grow.
Run Redis in Docker
The template uses the redis:7.2-alpine image, default version 7.2. NautilusControl pulls it automatically; to fetch it yourself:
docker pull redis:7.2-alpineredis-server --requirepass {REDIS_PASSWORD} --port {port} --appendonly yesRedis settings (environment variables)
You can change these when you create the server or later in its settings.
| Variable | Default | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| REDIS_PASSWORD | empty | Password for Redis auth — strongly recommended |
Files and folders
/data— Data
How to set up a Redis 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 Redis 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 Redis. NautilusControl pulls
redis:7.2-alpine, fills in the environment variables listed below, and creates the folders for you.Open the ports
Allow port 6379 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 redis.io.
Notes
In-memory key-value store. Used for caching, sessions, and queues. Extremely fast. Persistence enabled by default with appendonly.
Redis FAQ
What ports does a Redis server use?
This template uses port 6379 (Redis). Open it in your firewall and forward it on your router if players connect from outside your network.
How much RAM does a Redis server need?
The template recommends 512 MB of RAM, 1 core, 5 GB of disk space. Increase it as your data and number of connections grow.
Can I run Redis in Docker?
Yes. The template uses the Docker image redis:7.2-alpine (default version 7.2). NautilusControl pulls it and creates the container for you.
Is the Redis 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.