Convos is an IRC client that runs in your browser and brings the IRC experience into the 21st century. It features a persistent bouncer on the server side that will keep you online even after you close your browser window. Want to use Convos on your phone? No problem! Convos is fully responsive and fits any screen. In this step by step guide I will show you how to install Convos on your Synology NAS using Docker.
Convos v8.07Ā release.
This guide works perfectly with the latestSTEP 1
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STEP 2
Install Container Manager via Synology āPackage Centerā. If you run an older DSM version (under 7.2), search for Docker instead of Container Manager.
STEP 3
Go toĀ File StationĀ and open the docker folder. Inside the docker folder, create one new folder and name itĀ convos. Follow the instructions in the image below.
Note: Be careful to enter only lowercase, not uppercase letters.
STEP 4
Go to Control Panel / Task Scheduler / Create / Scheduled Task / User-defined script. Follow the instructions in the image below.
STEP 5
Once you click on User-defined script, a new window will open. Follow the instructions below:
- General: In the Task field type in Install Convos. Uncheck the āEnabledā option. Select rootĀ User.
- Schedule: SelectĀ Run on the following dateĀ then select āDo not repeatā.
- Task Settings: Check āSend run details by emailā, add your email then copy paste the code below in the Run command area. After that, click OK.
docker run -d --name=convos \ -p 3133:3000 \ -v /volume1/docker/convos:/data \ --restart always \ ghcr.io/convos-chat/convos:stable chown -R 1000:1000 /volume1/docker/convos
STEP 6
After you click OK on STEP 5 a new warning pop up window will open. Click OK.
After you click OK, type in your DSM Password then click Submit. Follow the instructions in the image below.
STEP 7
After you click Submit on STEP 6, select your āInstall Convosā Task then click the āRunā tab. You will be asked to run Install Convos ā click OK. Follow the instructions in the image below.
STEP 8
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STEP 9
The installation process can take up to a few seconds/minutes. It will depend on your Internet speed connection. Now open your browser andĀ type in http://Synology-ip-address:3133 Add your own Email and Password. Click Sign Up. Follow the instructions in the image below.
STEP 10
You will be automatically connected at the default libera IRC Server network.
STEP 11
To connect to your favorite IRC Server, click on “Connections” in the left sidebar then +Add. Follow the instructions in the image below.
STEP 12
Add your favorite IRC Server and port. Choose your Nickname. Choose your Name. Choose your favorite channel then click +Add. Follow the instructions in the image below.
STEP 13
After you click +Add on STEP 12 you will be automatically connected to your favorite IRC Server. You can also change your current theme and add Dark Mode by choosing different themes. Follow the instructions in the image below.
Enjoy Convos!
Note: If you want to run the Convos container over HTTPS, check my guide on How to Run Docker Containers Over HTTPS.
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This post was updated on Sunday / April 21st, 2024 at 1:27 PM