Dufs aka Duf is a simple file server similar to Oasis & Cloud Commander. When you use Duf you have access to multiple features described below. In this step by step guide I will show you how to install Dufs on your Synology NAS using Docker.

1. Serve static files.
2. Download folder as zip file.
3. Upload files and folders (Drag & Drop).
4. Search files.
5. Partial responses (Parallel/Resume download).
6. Authentication.
7. Support HTTPS.
8. Support WebDAV.
9. Easy to use with curl.

💡Note: This guide works perfectly with the latest Dufs v0.43.0 release.

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

• STEP 1

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• STEP 2

Install Docker via Synology “Package Center”.

• STEP 3

Go to File Station and open the docker folder. Inside the docker folder, create one new folder and name it dufs. 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:

1. General: In the Task field type in Install Dufs. 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=dufs \
-p 4688:5000 \
-v /volume1/docker/dufs:/data \
-v /volume1:/sata1 \
--restart always \
sigoden/dufs

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

• 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:4688 Your Dufs dashboard at a glance! Click sata1. You can easily explore all folders and files on your Synology NAS. Follow the instructions in the image below.

Enjoy Dufs!

🆘TROUBLESHOOTING

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 Dufs container over HTTPS, check How to Run Docker Containers Over HTTPS. In order to make Dufs work via HTTPS, it’s mandatory to activate WebSocket. ⚠️Warning: Do not expose the Dufs container over the Internet.

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 Dufs 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.
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 Tuesday / November 12th, 2024 at 11:19 PM