How to Install Convos on Your Synology NAS

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How to Install Convos on Your Synology NAS

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.

šŸ’”Note: This guide works perfectly with the latest Convos v8.07Ā release.

  • STEP 1

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  • STEP 2

Install Container Manager via Synology ā€œPackage Centerā€. If you run an older DSM version (under 7.2), search for Docker instead of Container Manager.

Download Container Manager Synology Docker

  • 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.

Convos Synology NAS Set up 1

  • STEP 4

Go to Control Panel / Task Scheduler / Create / Scheduled Task / User-defined script. Follow the instructions in the image below.

Synology User Defined Script

  • STEP 5

Once you click on User-defined script, a new window will open. Follow the instructions below:

  1. General: In the Task field type in Install Convos. Uncheck the ā€œEnabledā€ option. Select rootĀ User.
  2. Schedule: SelectĀ Run on the following dateĀ then select ā€œDo not repeatā€œ.
  3. Task Settings: Check ā€œSend run details by emailā€œ, 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

Convos Synology NAS Set up 3 new 2023

  • STEP 6

After you click OK on STEP 5 a new warning pop up window will open. Click OK.

Convos Synology NAS Set up 4 new

After you click OK, type in your DSM Password then click Submit. Follow the instructions in the image below.

Synology Task Scheduler Confirm Admin Password

  • STEP 7

After you click Submit on STEP 6, select your ā€œInstall Convosā€ Task then click the ā€œRunā€ tab. You will be asked to run Install Convos ā€“ click OK. Follow the instructions in the image below.

Convos Synology NAS Set up 5

  • STEP 8

Go back toĀ STEP 1Ā or you will deal with karma šŸ™‚

  • 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.

Convos Synology NAS Set up 6

  • STEP 10

You will be automatically connected at the default libera IRC Server network.

Convos Synology NAS Set up 7

  • 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.

Convos Synology NAS Set up 8

  • 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.

Convos Synology NAS Set up 9

  • 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.

Convos Synology NAS Set up 10

Enjoy Convos!

Note: If you want to run the Convos container over HTTPS, check my guide on How to Run Docker Containers Over HTTPS.

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 Convos container with the latest image.
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.
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Note: Some Docker Containers Need WebSocket.
Note: Find out the Best NAS Models For Docker.
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This post was updated on Sunday / April 21st, 2024 at 1:27 PM

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