How to Install Duf on Your Synology NAS

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How to Install Dufs on Your Synology NAS

Dufs aka Duf is a simple file server similar to OasisĀ & 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.

šŸ’”Note: This guide works perfectly with the latest Dufs v0.43.0 release.

šŸ’”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 ā€œPackage Centerā€.

Download Container Manager Synology Docker

  • STEP 3

Go toĀ 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.

Dufs 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 Dufs. 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=dufs \
-p 4688:5000 \
-v /volume1/docker/dufs:/data \
-v /volume1:/sata1 \
--restart always \
sigoden/dufs

Dufs Synology NAS Set up 3 new 2024

  • STEP 6

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

Dufs Synology NAS Set up 4 new 2024

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 Dufsā€ Task then click the ā€œRunā€ tab. You will be asked to run Install Dufs ā€“ click OK. Follow the instructions in the image below.

Dufs Synology NAS Set up 5 new 2024

  • 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 and type inĀ 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.

Dufs Synology NAS Set up 6 new 2024

Enjoy Dufs!

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

Note: If you want to run the DufsĀ container over HTTPS, check How to Run Docker Containers Over HTTPS. In order to make DufsĀ work via HTTPS, it’s mandatory to activate WebSocket. āš ļøWarning: Do not expose the Dufs container over the Internet.

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 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 Sunday / January 26th, 2025 at 9:04 AM

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