NotepadMX is a simple web-based application for people to write and store notes securely online. NotepadMX can be accessed from any device anywhere in the world. It’s built to be as a more portable, more secure alternative to Simplenote and Evernote. In this step by step guide I will show you how to install NotepadMX on your Synology NAS using Docker & Portainer.

💡Note: This guide works perfectly with the latest NotepadMX v.1.0.0 release.

• STEP 1

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• STEP 2

Install Portainer using my step by step guide. If you already have Portainer installed on your Synology NAS, skip this STEP. Attention: Make sure you have installed the latest Portainer version.

• STEP 3

Go to File Station and open the docker folder. Inside the docker folder, create one new folder and name it notepadmx. Follow the instructions in the image below.
Note: Be careful to enter only lowercase, not uppercase letters.

• STEP 4

Now create two new folders inside the notepadmx folder that you have previously created at STEP 3 and name them public and storage. Follow the instructions in the image below.
Note: Be careful to enter only lowercase, not uppercase letters.

• STEP 5

Log into Portainer using your username and password. On the left sidebar in Portainer, click on Stacks then + Add stack. Follow the instructions in the image below.

• STEP 6

In the Name field type in notepadmx. Follow the instructions in the image below.

Note: Copy Paste the code below in the Portainer Stacks Web editor.

version: '3.9'
services:
  notepad:
    image: athlon1600/notepad:latest
    container_name: Notepad-MX
    environment:
      NODE_ENV: production
    volumes:
      - /volume1/docker/notepadmx/storage:/app/backend/storage:rw
      - /volume1/docker/notepadmx/public:/app/backend/public:rw
    ports:
      - 3321:3000

• STEP 7

Scroll down on the page until you see a button called Deploy the stack. Click on it. Follow the instructions in the image below. The installation process can take up to a few minutes. It will depend on your Internet speed connection.

• STEP 8

If everything goes right, you will see this message at the top right of your screen: “Success Stack successfully deployed“.

• STEP 9

Go back to STEP 1 or you will deal with karma 🙂

• STEP 10

The installation process can take up to a few seconds/minutes. It will depend on your Internet speed connection. Now open your browser and type in http://Synology-ip-address:3321 Type in your unique passphrase. Follow the instructions in the image below.

• STEP 11

Your NotepadMX at a glance!

Enjoy NotepadMX!

🆘TROUBLESHOOTING

If you encounter issues by using this container, make sure to check out the Common Docker issues article.

Note: If you want to run the NotepadMX container over HTTPS, check How to Run Docker Containers Over HTTPS. In order to make NotepadMX work via HTTPS, it’s mandatory to activate WebSocket.

Note: Can I run Docker on my Synology NAS? See the supported models.
Note: How to Back Up Docker Containers on your Synology NAS.
Note: Find out how to update the NotepadMX container with the latest image.
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Note: How to Schedule Start & Stop For Docker Containers.
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Note: How to Add Access Control Profile on Your NAS.
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Note: How to Use Docker Containers With VPN.
Note: Convert Docker Run Into Docker Compose.
Note: How to Clean Docker.
Note: How to Clean Docker Automatically.
Note: Best Practices When Using Docker and DDNS.
Note: Some Docker Containers Need WebSocket.
Note: Find out the Best NAS Models For Docker.
Note: Activate Gmail SMTP For Docker Containers.

This post was updated on Friday / April 26th, 2024 at 10:33 PM