How to Install DopplerTask on Your Synology NAS

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How to Install DopplerTask on Your Synology NAS

DopplerTask is a revolutionary open-source software that allows you to easily automate tasks. Whether it’s a bunch of bash scripts or just starting your car remotely, you can automate it. Build, run, reuse and share automations with anyone around the globe. In this step by step guide I will show you how to install DopplerTask on your Synology NAS using Docker.

💡Note: This guide works perfectly with the latest DopplerTask 0.14.7 release.

  • 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.

Download Container Manager Synology Docker

  • STEP 3

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

DopplerTask 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.

DopplerTask Synology NAS Set up 2

  • 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 DopplerTask. 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=dopplertask \
-p 3779:8090 \
-p 61614:61614 \
-v /volume1/docker/dopplertask:/root \
--restart always \
dopplertask/dopplertask

DopplerTask 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.

DopplerTask Synology NAS Set up 4

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 “Install DopplerTask” Task then click the “Run” tab. You will be asked to run Install DopplerTask – click OK. Follow the instructions in the image below.

DopplerTask Synology NAS Set up 5

  • STEP 8

Go back to STEP 1 or you will deal with karma 🙂

  • 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 and type in http://Synology-ip-address:3779

DopplerTask Synology NAS Set up 6

Enjoy DopplerTask!

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

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

Note: Can I run Docker on my Synology NAS? See the supported models.
Note: How to Back Up Docker Containers on your Synology NAS.
Note: Find out how to update the DopplerTask container with the latest image.
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Note: How to Schedule Start & Stop For Docker Containers.
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Note: Convert Docker Run Into Docker Compose.
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Note: Find out the Best NAS Models For Docker.
Note: Activate Gmail SMTP For Docker Containers.

This post was updated on Saturday / February 24th, 2024 at 5:41 AM

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