Flame is a self-hosted dashboard for your server that also doubles as a start page. Flame is very easy to set up and use which is why I like it so much. With built-in editors, it allows you to set up your very own application hub in no time; and no file editing is necessary. It allows you to add links to your docker applications, and you can upload your own icons, or go for the pre-selected icons. You can also add your favorite bookmarks for easy access. Flame is something you will find you can’t live without! In this step by step guide I will show you how to install Flame on your Synology NAS using Docker.

💡Note: This guide works perfectly with the latest Flame v2.3.1 release.

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

• 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.

• STEP 3

Go to File Station and open the docker folder. Inside the docker folder, create one new folder and name it flame. 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 Flame. 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=flame \
-p 5210:5005 \
-v /volume1/docker/flame:/app/data \
-v /var/run/docker.sock:/var/run/docker.sock \
-e PASSWORD=mariushosting \
--restart always \
pawelmalak/flame

Note: Before you paste the code above in the User-defined script area, change the value for PASSWORD and add your own password. mariushosting is an example for a password. You have to insert your own password.

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

• STEP 8

🟢Please Support My work by Making a Donation. Almost 99,9% of the people that install something using my guides forget to support my work, or just ignore STEP 1. I’ve been very honest about this aspect of my work since the beginning: I don’t run any ADS, I don’t require subscriptions, paid or otherwise, I don’t collect IPs, emails, and I don’t have any referral links from Amazon or other merchants. I also don’t have any POP-UPs or COOKIES. I have repeatedly been told over the years how much I have contributed to the community. It’s something I love doing and have been honest about my passion since the beginning. But I also Need The Community to Support me Back to be able to continue doing this work.

• 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:5210 Click on the gear icon. Follow the instructions in the image below.

• STEP 10

After you click on the gear icon, go to the App Settings. In the Authentication field add the password you have chosen at STEP 5 then click Login. Follow the instructions in the image below.

• STEP 11

Start adding applications and/or bookmarks. Follow the instructions in the image below.

• STEP 12

Add your App Name and App URL. You can upload your own icons, or go for the pre-selected icons. Select Hidden to hide your application under the password you have chosen at STEP 5. Click Add new application to confirm and save the settings. Follow the instructions in the image below.
Note: If you set App visibility to “Hidden“, only the users who log in using the password at STEP 5 can see the dashboard. Unauthenticated users can only see an empty dashboard and can’t add any apps or bookmarks.

• STEP 13

You can change your current theme and choose different settings. Click on the gear icon at the bottom left of the page. Follow the instructions in the image below.

• STEP 14

You can select your favorite theme, add Weather, remove the search bar from the dashboard, remove the welcome message, add a custom CSS etc. After the settings are saved, click Go back. Follow the instructions in the image below.

Your dashboard with the new theme!

Your dashboard without the search bar and welcome message – a very clean interface.

Enjoy Flame!

🆘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 Flame container over HTTPS, check out my guide on How to Run Docker Containers Over HTTPS.

Note: At STEP 12, if you set App visibility to “Hidden“, only users who log in using the password at STEP 5 can see the dashboard. Unauthenticated users can only see an empty dashboard and can’t add any apps or bookmarks.
Note: How To Change Flame Dashboard Background.
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This post was updated on Monday / January 6th, 2025 at 3:53 PM