DumbPad is a modern notepad application with auto-save functionality and dark mode support. It makes taking notes simple and easy. You can even add a pin number to protect your notes from curious eyes. In this step by step guide I will show you how to install DumbPad on your Synology NAS using Docker & Portainer.

STEP 1

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STEP 2

Install 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 to File Station and open the docker folder. Inside the docker folder, create one new folder and name it dumbpad. 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 Stacks then + Add stack. Follow the instructions in the image below.

STEP 5

In the Name field type in dumbpad. Follow the instructions in the image below.

Note: Copy Paste the code below in the Portainer Stacks Web editor.

services:
  dumbpad:
    image: dumbwareio/dumbpad
    container_name: DumbPad
    security_opt:
      - no-new-privileges:true
    ports:
      - 8899:3000
    healthcheck:
      test: timeout 10s bash -c ':> /dev/tcp/127.0.0.1/3000' || exit 1
      interval: 10s
      timeout: 5s
      retries: 3
      start_period: 90s
    volumes:
      - /volume1/docker/dumbpad:/app/data:rw
    environment:
      DUMBPAD_PIN: 1234 #From 4 to 10 PIN numbers.
    restart: on-failure:5

Note: Before you paste the code above in the Web editor area below, change the value for DUMBPAD_PIN 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.

STEP 6

Scroll down on the page until you see a button named 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: “Success Stack successfully deployed“.

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:8899 Type in the PIN number (DUMBPAD_PIN) that you have previously added at STEP 5. Follow the instructions in the image below.

STEP 10

You can easily switch the theme to dark by clicking the sun icon. Click the + icon to add a new note. Follow the instructions in the image below.

Enjoy DumbPad!

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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 DumbPad container over HTTPS, check How to Run Docker Containers Over HTTPS. In order to make DumbPad work via HTTPS, it’s mandatory to activate WebSocket.

This post was updated on Sunday / February 9th, 2025 at 10:57 PM

How to Install DumbPad on Your Synology NAS

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