WordPress Hosting
This free NautilusControl template sets up WordPress on port 80 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.
WordPress at a glance
- Category
- Website (website)
- Docker image
- wordpress:6.4-php8.2-apache
- Default version
- 6.4
- Ports
- 80/TCP
- RAM
- 1 GB
- CPU
- 1 core
- Disk
- 10 GB
- Console
- No console input
- Template version
- v1.0.0
WordPress server ports
WordPress built from this template listens on this port. Open it in your firewall so players and clients can connect.
| Port | Protocol | Used for |
|---|---|---|
| 80 | TCP | HTTP |
sudo ufw allow 80/tcpWordPress server requirements
These are the template's recommended starting values. Increase it as your traffic grows.
Run WordPress in Docker
The template uses the wordpress:6.4-php8.2-apache image, default version 6.4. NautilusControl pulls it automatically; to fetch it yourself:
docker pull wordpress:6.4-php8.2-apacheapache2-foregroundWordPress settings (environment variables)
You can change these when you create the server or later in its settings.
| Variable | Default | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| WORDPRESS_DB_HOSTrequired | localhost:3306 | MySQL database host and port |
| WORDPRESS_DB_USERrequired | wordpress | MySQL database username |
| WORDPRESS_DB_PASSWORDrequired | empty | MySQL database password |
| WORDPRESS_DB_NAMErequired | wordpress | MySQL database name |
Files and folders
/var/www/html— Html/var/www/html/wp-content/uploads— Uploads
How to set up WordPress 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 WordPress 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 WordPress. NautilusControl pulls
wordpress:6.4-php8.2-apache, fills in the environment variables listed below, and creates the folders for you.Open the ports
Allow port 80 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.
Server files come from wordpress.org.
Notes
Most popular CMS. Requires a MySQL or MariaDB database container. Deploy a Database container first and connect it here.
WordPress FAQ
What ports does a WordPress 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 WordPress site need?
The template recommends 1 GB of RAM, 1 core, 10 GB of disk space. Increase it as your traffic grows.
Can I run WordPress in Docker?
Yes. The template uses the Docker image wordpress:6.4-php8.2-apache (default version 6.4). NautilusControl pulls it and creates the container for you.
Is the WordPress 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.