DumbDrop is a simple file upload application that provides a clean, modern interface for dragging and dropping files. It’s built with Node.js and vanilla JavaScript. In this step by step guide I will show you how to install DumbDropĀ on yourĀ Synology NAS using Docker & Portainer.
STEP 1
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STEP 2
InstallĀ Portainer using my step by step guide. If you already have Portainer installed on your Synology NAS, skip this STEP. Attention: Make sure you have installed the latest Portainer version.
STEP 3
Go toĀ File StationĀ and open the docker folder. Inside the docker folder, create one new folder and name itĀ dumbdrop. Follow the instructions in the image below.
Note: Be careful to enter only lowercase, not uppercase letters.
STEP 4
Log into Portainer using your username and password. On the left sidebar in Portainer, click on StacksĀ thenĀ + Add stack. Follow the instructions in the image below.
STEP 5
In the Name field type in dumbdrop. Follow the instructions in the image below.
services: dumbdrop: image: dumbwareio/dumbdrop container_name: DumbDrop security_opt: - no-new-privileges:true ports: - 8893:3000 healthcheck: test: ["CMD-SHELL", "nc -z 127.0.0.1 3000 || exit 1"] interval: 10s timeout: 5s retries: 3 start_period: 90s volumes: - /volume1/docker/dumbdrop:/app/uploads:rw environment: DUMBDROP_PIN: 1234 #From 4 to 10 PIN numbers. MAX_FILE_SIZE: 1024 #Maximum file size in MB 1024=1GB restart: on-failure:5
Note: Before you paste the code above in the Web editor area below, change the value for DUMBDROP_PINĀ and add your own PIN number. 1234 is an example for a PIN number. No less than 4 numbers and no more than 10 numbers.
Note: Before you paste the code above in the Web editor area below, change the value for MAX_FILE_SIZE . 1024 is the equivalent of 1GB. 2048 is the equivalent of 2GB etc. Type in the max file size that you desire.
STEP 6
Scroll down on the page until you see a button namedĀ Deploy the stack. Click on it. Follow the instructions in the image below. The installation process can take up to a few minutes. It will depend on your Internet speed connection.
STEP 7
If everything goes right, you will see the following message at the top right of your screen: āSuccess Stack successfully deployedā.
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 in http://Synology-ip-address:8893 Type in the PIN number that you have previously added at STEP 5, then click Verify PIN. Follow the instructions in the image below.
STEP 10
You can easily switch the theme to dark by clicking the sun icon. Browse Files, Folders or Drag and drop files. Click Upload Files to confirm. Follow the instructions in the image below.
STEP 11
Your files have been successfully uploaded. You will be able to see your files in the dumbdrop folder that you have previously created at STEP 3.
Enjoy DumbDrop!
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 DumbDrop container over HTTPS, check How to Run Docker Containers Over HTTPS. In order to make DumbDrop work via HTTPS, it’s mandatory to activate WebSocket.
Note: Can I run Docker on my Synology NAS?Ā See the supported models.
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This post was updated on Wednesday / January 29th, 2025 at 6:24 PM