Airstation is a self-hosted web app for streaming music over the Internet. It features a simple interface for uploading tracks and managing the playback queue, along with a minimalistic player for listeners. Under the hood, it streams music over HTTP using HLS, stores data in SQLite, and leverages FFmpeg for audio processing — all packaged in a compact Docker container for easy deployment. In this step by step guide I will show you how to install Airstation on your Synology NAS using Docker & Portainer.

💡Note: This guide works perfectly with the latest Airstation v1.0.0 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

Make sure you have a synology.me Wildcard Certificate. Follow my guide to get a Wildcard Certificate. If you already have a synology.me Wildcard certificate, skip this STEP.

• STEP 4

Go to Control Panel / Login Portal / Advanced Tab / click Reverse Proxy. Follow the instructions in the image below.

• STEP 5

Now click the “Create” button. Follow the instructions in the image below.

• STEP 6

After you click the Create button, the window below will open. Follow the instructions in the image below.

On the General area, set the Reverse Proxy Name description: type in Airstation. After that, add the following instructions:

Source:
Protocol: HTTPS
Hostname: airstation.yourname.synology.me
Port: 443

Check Enable HSTS

Destination:
Protocol: HTTP
Hostname: localhost
Port: 7331

• STEP 7

On the Reverse Proxy Rules click the Custom Header tab. Click Create and then, from the drop-down menu, click WebSocket. After you click on WebSocket, two Header Names and two Values will be automatically added. Click Save. Follow the instructions in the image below.

• STEP 8

Go to Control Panel / Network / Connectivity tab/ Check Enable HTTP/2 then click Apply. Follow the instructions in the image below.

• STEP 9

Go to Control Panel / Security / Advanced tab/ Check Enable HTTP Compression then click Apply. Follow the instructions in the image below.

• STEP 10

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

• STEP 11

Now create two new folders inside the airstation folder that you have previously created at STEP 10 and name them data and static. Follow the instructions in the image below.
Note: Be careful to enter only lowercase, not uppercase letters.

• STEP 12

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 13

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

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

services:
  airstation:
    image: cheatsnake/airstation:latest
    container_name: Airstation
    healthcheck:
      test: ["CMD-SHELL", "nc -z 127.0.0.1 7331 || exit 1"]
      interval: 10s
      timeout: 5s
      retries: 3
      start_period: 90s
    ports:
      - 7331:7331
    volumes:
      - /volume1/docker/airstation/data:/app/storage:rw
      - /volume1/docker/airstation/static:/app/static:rw
    environment:
      AIRSTATION_SECRET_KEY: dOxZYTTZgXKMHkqLBIQVImayQXAVWdzGBPuFJKggzcgvgPJPXpWzqzKaUOIOGGIr
      AIRSTATION_JWT_SIGN: LWpPZTOilFGAxBHoaTRqRPAEKXpVLUTUCodRDSRpMDCkxFdAyCIiVhkXaKHZwEBc
    restart: on-failure:5

Note: Before you paste the code above in the Web editor area below, change the value for AIRSTATION_SECRET_KEY. (Generate your own Random 64 length AIRSTATION_SECRET_KEY.) Note: You will need the AIRSTATION_SECRET_KEY later at STEP 17.
Note: Before you paste the code above in the Web editor area below, change the value for AIRSTATION_JWT_SIGN. (Generate your own Random 64 length AIRSTATION_JWT_SIGN.)

• STEP 14

Scroll down on the page until you see a button named 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 15

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

• STEP 16

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• STEP 17

Now open your browser and type in your HTTPS/SSL certificate like this https://airstation.yourname.synology.me/studio/ In my case it’s https://letterspace.mariushosting.synology.me/studio/ In the Password field, type in your AIRSTATION_SECRET_KEY that you have previously added at STEP 13. Click Submit. Follow the instructions in the image below.

• STEP 18

Click Add to upload your music. Wait a few minutes until the files are processed. The process can take longer depending on how many files you have uploaded. Once the files are processed, check them, then click Queue. Follow the instructions in the image below.

• STEP 19

At the top left of the page, click the play icon to start streaming your live music!

• STEP 20

Remove the /studio/ part from your DDNS link, and share your streaming link with your friends!

Enjoy Airstation!

🆘TROUBLESHOOTING

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

Note: Find out how to update the Airstation container with the latest image.
Note: How to Back Up Docker Containers on your Synology NAS.
Note: Can I run Docker on my Synology NAS? See the supported models.
Note: How to Free Disk Space on Your NAS if You Run Docker.
Note: How to Schedule Start & Stop For Docker Containers.
Note: How to Activate Email Notifications.
Note: How to Add Access Control Profile on Your NAS.
Note: How to Change Docker Containers Restart Policy.
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 Sunday / May 18th, 2025 at 2:24 AM