Corallium Studios
SteamFree template

Terraria Dedicated Server

This free NautilusControl template sets up a Terraria dedicated server on port 7777 with 1 GB of RAM recommended. This page covers the ports to open, hardware requirements, the Docker image and step-by-step setup.

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  • Version v1.0.0
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  • By Corallium Studios

Terraria at a glance

Category
Steam (Steam dedicated server)
Docker image
steamcmd/steamcmd:latest
Default version
latest
Ports
7777/TCP
RAM
1 GB
CPU
1 core
Disk
5 GB
Console
Interactive console (stdin)
Steam game
Yes
Steam app ID
105600
Template version
v1.0.0

Terraria server ports

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

PortProtocolUsed for
7777TCPGame
Ubuntu firewall (ufw)
sudo ufw allow 7777/tcp

Terraria server requirements

1 GBRAM
1 coreCPU
5 GBDisk

These are the template's recommended starting values. Increase it for more players, mods or plugins.

Run Terraria in Docker

The template uses the steamcmd/steamcmd:latest image, default version latest. NautilusControl pulls it automatically; to fetch it yourself:

Pull the image
docker pull steamcmd/steamcmd:latest
Start command
./TerrariaServer.bin.x86_64 -port {port} -autocreate 1 -worldname World -maxplayers 16

The game files are installed with SteamCMD (app ID 105600). NautilusControl runs it for you on first start.

Files and folders

  • /data/server — Server
  • /data/save — Save

How to set up a Terraria dedicated 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 Terraria 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 Terraria. NautilusControl pulls steamcmd/steamcmd:latest and creates the folders for you.

  4. Open the ports

    Allow port 7777 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.

Terraria FAQ

What ports does a Terraria server use?

This template uses port 7777 (Game). Open it in your firewall and forward it on your router if players connect from outside your network.

How much RAM does a Terraria server need?

The template recommends 1 GB of RAM, 1 core, 5 GB of disk space. Increase it for more players, mods or plugins.

Can I run Terraria in Docker?

Yes. The template uses the Docker image steamcmd/steamcmd:latest. NautilusControl pulls it and creates the container for you.

Is the Terraria 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.