How many Docker templates does Zenithal include?

Zenithal includes 35+ templates across 7 categories: Databases, Web Servers, Caching, Development, Messaging, Monitoring, and Utilities. Free users have access to 10 basic templates; Pro users get the full library.

Are Docker template passwords automatically generated?

Yes. Secret environment variables like passwords and tokens are auto-generated using cryptographically secure random bytes (16 alphanumeric characters). You can copy them from the Env tab in the container's Inspect view.

Can I save a running Docker container as a custom template?

Yes. Use the overflow menu (...) on a container row and select 'Save as Template' (Pro feature). Custom templates appear under My Templates in the template picker.

How do I search for a specific Docker template in Zenithal?

Use the search bar at the top of the Templates tab. You can search by template name, description, or Docker image name.

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Run a Container from a Template

Browse the built-in template library, pick a pre-configured service, customize settings, and launch.

Prerequisites

Docker is installed and running
For the full template library (35+ templates), a Pro subscription is required; Free users have access to 10 basic templates

Scenario 1: Launch MySQL from Template

Click Containers in the sidebar
Click the + button to open the Run Container sheet
Click the Templates tab at the top of the sheet
Browse by category — click Databases
Select MySQL from the list
The form auto-fills with:
- Image: mysql:8
- Port: 3306 → 3306 (tcp)
- Env: MYSQL_ROOT_PASSWORD = (auto-generated secure password)
- Env: MYSQL_DATABASE = mydb
- Restart Policy: unless-stopped
Optionally change the database name or add more env vars
Click Run

Scenario 2: Launch Redis from Template

Open Run Container → Templates → Caching
Select Redis
Auto-filled configuration:
- Image: redis:7-alpine
- Port: 6379 → 6379 (tcp)
- Restart Policy: unless-stopped
Click Run

Scenario 3: Launch Nginx from Template

Open Run Container → Templates → Web Servers
Select Nginx
Auto-filled configuration:
- Image: nginx:alpine
- Port: 8080 → 80 (tcp)
- Restart Policy: unless-stopped
Optionally add a bind mount for your HTML files:
- Host Path: ~/Projects/my-site
- Container Path: /usr/share/nginx/html
Click Run

Available Template Categories

Category	Templates
Databases	MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, MariaDB, ClickHouse, CockroachDB, Cassandra, InfluxDB, Neo4j, Valkey
Web Servers	Nginx, Apache, Caddy, Traefik
Caching	Redis, Memcached
Development	Node.js, Python, Go, Ruby, Rust, PHP, Java
Messaging	RabbitMQ, Redpanda, NATS
Monitoring	Portainer, Uptime Kuma, Grafana, Prometheus, Dozzle
Utilities	Alpine, Ubuntu, BusyBox, Gitea, n8n, Ollama, Pi-hole, Vault

What You'll See

After selecting a template, all fields (image, ports, env vars, volumes) pre-populate automatically
Secret environment variables (passwords, tokens) show a lock icon and are auto-generated with secure random values
The container launches and appears in the list with the template's icon and color

Tips

Search templates by name, description, or image — use the search bar at the top of the Templates tab
Passwords are auto-generated using cryptographically secure random bytes (16 alphanumeric characters) — copy them from the Env tab in the container's Inspect view
You can save a running container as a custom template via the ... overflow menu → Save as Template (Pro feature)
Custom templates appear under My Templates in the template picker