Dashdot (or dash.) is a modern server dashboard, developed with a simple, but performant stack and designed with glassmorphism in mind. It is intended to be used for smaller VPS and private servers like a Synology NAS device. In this step by step guide I will show you how to install Dashdot on your Synology NAS using Docker.💡Note: You can also check the Dashdot alternative Ward.

💡Note: This guide works perfectly with the latest Dash. v5.9.0 release.

💡Note: Check out my new guide on how to Install Dashdot Using Portainer.

• STEP 1

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• STEP 2

Install Container Manager via Synology “Package Center”. If you run an older DSM version (under 7.2), search for Docker instead of Container Manager.

• STEP 3

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

• STEP 4

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 Dashdot. Uncheck the “Enabled” option. Select root User.
2. Schedule: Select Run on the following date then select “Do not repeat“.
3. Task Settings: Check “Send run details by email“, add your email then copy paste the code below in the Run command area. After that, click OK.

docker run -d --name=dashdot \
-p 7512:3001 \
-e DASHDOT_ENABLE_CPU_TEMPS=true \
-e DASHDOT_OVERRIDE_OS=DSM \
-v /:/mnt/host:ro \
--privileged \
--restart always \
mauricenino/dashdot

• STEP 5

After you click OK on STEP 4 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 6

After you click Submit on STEP 5, select your “Install Dashdot” Task then click the “Run” tab. You will be asked to run Install Dashdot – click OK. Follow the instructions in the image below.

• STEP 7

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• STEP 8

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:7512

Enjoy Dashdot!

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

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This post was updated on Wednesday / January 8th, 2025 at 2:23 AM