Grocy is a web-based self-hosted groceries & household management solution for your home. Cut down on food waste, and manage your chores with this brilliant utility. Keep track of your purchases, how much food you are wasting, what chores need doing and what batteries need charging with this proud Open Source tool. In this step by step guide I will show you how to install Grocy on your Synology NASĀ using Docker.
STEP 1
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STEP 2
Install Container Manager via Synology āPackage Centerā. If you run an older DSM version (under 7.2), search for Docker instead of Container Manager.
STEP 3
Go to File StationĀ and open the docker folder. Inside the docker folder, create one new folder and name itĀ grocy. Follow the instructions in the image below.
Note: Be careful to enter only lowercase, not uppercase letters.
STEP 4
Go toĀ Control PanelĀ /Ā Task SchedulerĀ /Ā CreateĀ /Ā Scheduled TaskĀ /Ā 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:
- General: In the Task field type in āInstall Grocyā. Uncheck the āEnabledā option. Select rootĀ User.
- Schedule: SelectĀ Run on the following dateĀ then select āDo not repeatā.
- Task Settings: Check āSend run details by emailā, add your email then copy paste the code below in the Run command area. After that, click OK.
docker run -d --name=grocy \ -p 9111:80 \ -e PUID=1026 \ -e PGID=100 \ -e TZ=Europe/Bucharest \ -v /volume1/docker/grocy:/config \ --restart always \ ghcr.io/linuxserver/grocy
Note: Before you paste the code above in the Run command area below, change the value numbers for PUIDĀ andĀ PGIDĀ with your own values. (Follow my step by step guide on how to do this.)
Note: Before you paste the code above in the Run command area below, change the value for TZ.Ā (Select your current Time Zone from this list.)
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 āInstall Grocyā Task then click the āRunā tab. You will be asked to run Install Grocy ā click OK. Follow the instructions in the image below.
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:9111 Type in the default username and password, then click OK.
Note: You can change the default Username and Password later.
STEP 10
After you click OK on STEP 9 you will see your Grocy Dashboard. Click on Settings and then Manage API keys. Follow the instructions in the image below.
STEP 11
At the top right of the page click Add. Follow the instructions in the image below.
STEP 12
Type in a Description then click OK. Follow the instructions in the image below.
STEP 13
Click Add to generate an API Key.
STEP 14
- Install the Grocy App on your Android Phone and then open it.
- In the Server URL area type in the http://Synology-ip-address:9111 from STEP 9. In the Valid API Key area type in your API key that you have previously generated at STEP 13, then click Login.
- Welcome to your Grocy App!
The Grocy phone app will let you use your phone camera to take photos of products and scan product barcodes.
Enjoy Grocy!
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 Grocy container over HTTPS, check How to Run Docker Containers Over HTTPS. In order to make Grocy work via HTTPS, it’s mandatory to activate WebSocket.
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 Grocy containerĀ with the latest image.
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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.
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This post was updated on Monday / February 17th, 2025 at 11:49 PM