How to Install Baserow on Your Synology NAS

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How to Install Baserow on Your Synology NAS

Baserow is an Airtable alternative. With Baserow you can create your own online database without any technical experience. The user friendly no-code tool gives you the powers of a developer without leaving your browser. In this step by step guide I will show you how to install BaserowĀ on your Synology NASĀ using Docker.

šŸ’”Note: This guide works perfectly with the latest Baserow v1.33.4Ā release.

  • STEP 1

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  • STEP 2

InstallĀ 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 toĀ Control PanelĀ /Ā Login PortalĀ /Ā AdvancedĀ Tab / clickĀ Reverse Proxy. Follow the instructions in the image below.

Baserow Synology NAS Set up 1

  • STEP 5

Now click the ā€œCreateā€ button. Follow the instructions in the image below.

Baserow Synology NAS Set up 2

  • 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 Baserow. After that, add the following instructions:

Source:
Protocol:Ā HTTPS
Hostname: baserow.yourname.synology.me
Port:Ā 443

Check Enable HSTS

Destination:
Protocol:Ā HTTP
Hostname:Ā localhost
Port:Ā 3888

Baserow Synology NAS Set up 3

  • STEP 7

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

Synology Proxy WebSocket

  • STEP 8

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

Baserow Synology NAS Set up 4

  • STEP 9

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

Baserow Synology NAS Set up 5

  • STEP 10

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

Baserow Synology NAS Set up 6

  • STEP 11

Now create three new folders inside the baserow folder that you created at STEP 10Ā and name them data, db, redis. Follow the instructions in the image below.
Note: Be careful to enter only lowercase, not uppercase letters.

Baserow Synology NAS Set up 7

  • STEP 12

Follow my step by step guide on how to activate SMTP for your Gmail account. This step is mandatory. Note: If you don’t want to use the easiest way for SMTP with Google and you already have SMTP details from your own Mail Server, you can just skip this STEP and use your personalized email SMTP details instead.

  • STEP 13

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

1 Synology Portainer Add Stack

  • STEP 14

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

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

services:
  redis:
    image: redis:7
    command:
      - /bin/sh
      - -c
      - redis-server --requirepass redispass
    container_name: Baserow-REDIS
    hostname: baserow-redis
    security_opt:
      - no-new-privileges:true
    user: 1026:100
    healthcheck:
      test: ["CMD-SHELL", "redis-cli ping || exit 1"]
    volumes:
      - /volume1/docker/baserow/redis:/data:rw
    environment:
      TZ: Europe/Bucharest
    restart: on-failure:5

  db:
    image: postgres:17
    container_name: Baserow-DB
    hostname: baserow-db
    security_opt:
      - no-new-privileges:true
    healthcheck:
      test: ["CMD", "pg_isready", "-q", "-d", "baserow", "-U", "baserowuser"]
      timeout: 45s
      interval: 10s
      retries: 10
    volumes:
      - /volume1/docker/baserow/db:/var/lib/postgresql/data:rw
    environment:
      POSTGRES_DB: baserow
      POSTGRES_USER: baserowuser
      POSTGRES_PASSWORD: baserowpass
    restart: on-failure:5

  baserow:
    image: baserow/baserow:latest
    container_name: Baserow
    hostname: baserow
    security_opt:
      - no-new-privileges:true
    ports:
      - 3888:80
    volumes:
      - /volume1/docker/baserow/data:/baserow/data:rw
    environment:
      BASEROW_PUBLIC_URL: https://baserow.yourname.synology.me
      BASEROW_MAX_IMPORT_FILE_SIZE_MB: 1024
      BASEROW_TRIGGER_SYNC_TEMPLATES_AFTER_MIGRATION: true
      DATABASE_USER: baserowuser
      DATABASE_PASSWORD: baserowpass
      DATABASE_NAME: baserow
      DATABASE_HOST: baserow-db
      DATABASE_PORT: 5432
      REDIS_HOST: baserow-redis
      REDIS_PORT: 6379
      REDIS_PROTOCOL: redis
      REDIS_USER: default
      REDIS_PASSWORD: redispass
      EMAIL_SMTP: Your-own-gmail-address
      EMAIL_SMTP_HOST: smtp.gmail.com
      EMAIL_SMTP_PORT: 587
      EMAIL_SMTP_USER: Your-own-gmail-address
      EMAIL_SMTP_PASSWORD: Your-own-app-password
      EMAIL_SMTP_USE_TLS: true
      FROM_EMAIL: Your-own-gmail-address
    restart: on-failure:5
    depends_on:
      redis:
        condition: service_healthy
      db:
        condition: service_healthy

Note: Before you paste the code above in the Web editor area below, change the value numbers forĀ userĀ with your own UID and GID values. (Follow my step by step guide on how to do this.)Ā 1026Ā is my personal UID value andĀ 100Ā is my personal GID value. You have to type in your own values.
Note: Before you paste the code above in the Web editor area below, change the value for TZ.Ā (Select your current Time Zone from this list.)
Note: Before you paste the code above in the Web editor area below, change the value for BASEROW_PUBLIC_URLĀ and type in your own synology.me DDNS withĀ https:// at the beginning that you have previously created at STEP 6.
Note: Before you paste the code above in the Web editor area below, change the value for EMAIL_SMTPĀ and type in your own Gmail address. Refer to STEP 12.
Note: Before you paste the code above in the Web editor area below, change the value for EMAIL_SMTP_USERĀ and type in your own Gmail address. Refer to STEP 12.
Note: Before you paste the code above in the Web editor area below, change the value for EMAIL_SMTP_PASSWORDĀ and type in your own Gmail app password. Refer to STEP 12.
Note: Before you paste the code above in the Web editor area below, change the value for FROM_EMAILĀ and type in your own Gmail address. Refer to STEP 12.

Baserow Synology NAS Set up 8 new 2027

  • STEP 15

Scroll down on the page until you see a button namedĀ 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.

Baserow Synology NAS Set up 9 new 2027

  • STEP 16

If everything goes right, you will see the following message at the top right of your screen: ā€œSuccess Stack successfully deployedā€œ.

Baserow Synology NAS Set up 10

  • STEP 17

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  • STEP 18

Please wait approximately 10 minutes or you will get a blank synology error page if you try to connect too soon. Now open your browser and type in https://baserow.yourname.synology.meĀ In my case https://baserow.mariushosting.synology.me If everything goes right, you will see the Baserow Sign up page. Add your own credentials Email, Name and Password, then click the Sign up button. Follow the instructions in the image below.

Baserow Synology NAS Set up 11 new 2027

  • STEP 19

Create your first Workspace. You will be asked for certain information.

  • STEP 20

Your Baserow dashboard at a glance!

Baserow Synology NAS Set up 12 new 2027

Enjoy Baserow!

šŸ†˜TROUBLESHOOTING

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

Note: Can I run Docker on my Synology NAS?Ā See the supported models.
Note: How to Back Up Docker Containers on your Synology NAS.
Note: Find outĀ how to update the Baserow container with the latest image.
Note: How to Free Disk Space on Your NAS if You Run Docker.
Note: You can also use your own domain name, but in this case there are some additional STEPS needed, so it’s better to contact me.
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 / June 8th, 2025 at 9:59 AM

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