How to Install LinkStack on Your Synology NAS

How to Install LinkStack on Your Synology NAS

LinkStack is a highly customizable link sharing platform with an intuitive, easy to use user interface. LinkStack offers more features than any other comparable solution out there. In this step by step guide I will show you how to install LinkStack on your Synology NAS with Docker & Portainer.

💡Note: This guide works perfectly with the latest version of LinkStack v4.8.0

  • 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

Make sure you have a synology.me Wildcard Certificate. Follow my guide to get a Wildcard Certificate. If you already have a synology.me Wildcard certificate, skip this STEP.

  • STEP 4

Go to Control Panel / Login Portal / Advanced Tab / click Reverse Proxy. Follow the instructions in the image below.

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  • STEP 5

Now click the “Create” button. Follow the instructions in the image below.

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  • STEP 6

After you click the Create button, the window below will open. Follow the instructions in the image below.

On the General area, set the Reverse Proxy Name description: type in LinkStack. After that, add the following instructions:

Source:
Protocol: HTTPS
Hostname: linkstack.yourname.synology.me
Port: 443

Check Enable HSTS

Destination:
Protocol: HTTPS
Hostname: localhost
Port: 8190

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  • STEP 7

On the Reverse Proxy Rules click the Custom Header tab. Click Create and then, from the drop-down menu, click WebSocket. After you click on WebSocket, two Header Names and two Values will be automatically added. Click Save. Follow the instructions in the image below.

Synology Proxy WebSocket

  • STEP 8

Go to Control Panel / Network / Connectivity tab/ Check Enable HTTP/2 then click Apply. Follow the instructions in the image below.

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  • STEP 9

Go to Control Panel / Security / Advanced tab/ Check Enable HTTP Compression then click Apply. Follow the instructions in the image below.

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  • STEP 10

Go to File Station and open the docker folder. Inside the docker folder, create one new folder and name it linkstack. Follow the instructions in the image below.
Note: Be careful to enter only lowercase, not uppercase letters.

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  • STEP 11

Download (click on the blue link below) and upload the my.cnf file below in the linkstack folder that you have previously created at STEP 10. Follow the instructions in the image below. 🔒Note: Support my work to unlock the password. You can use this password to download any file on mariushosting forever!

👉🏻Download my.cnf

LinkStack Synology NAS database configuration

  • STEP 12

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.

1 Synology Portainer Add Stack

  • STEP 13

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

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

services:
  db:
    image: mariadb:11.4-noble #LTS Long Time Support Until May 29, 2029.
    container_name: LinkStack-DB
    hostname: linkstack-db
    mem_limit: 1g
    cpu_shares: 768
    security_opt:
      - no-new-privileges:false
    volumes:
      - /volume1/docker/linkstack:/var/lib/mysql:rw
      - /volume1/docker/linkstack:/etc/mysql/conf.d:rw
    environment:
      TZ: Europe/Bucharest
      MYSQL_ROOT_PASSWORD: rootpass
      MYSQL_DATABASE: linkstack
      MYSQL_USER: linkstackuser
      MYSQL_PASSWORD: linkstackpass
    restart: on-failure:5

  linkstack:
    image: linkstackorg/linkstack:latest
    container_name: LinkStack
    hostname: linkstack
    mem_limit: 1g
    cpu_shares: 768
    security_opt:
      - no-new-privileges:true
    ports:
      - 8190:443
    volumes:
      - linkstack_data:/htdocs
    environment:
      APP_DEBUG: false
      APP_ENV: local
      TZ: Europe/Bucharest
      LOG_LEVEL: info
      PHP_MEMORY_LIMIT: 256M
      UPLOAD_MAX_FILESIZE: 8M
      DB_CONNECTION: mysql
      DB_HOST: linkstack-db
      DB_PORT: 3306
      DB_DATABASE: linkstack
      DB_USERNAME: linkstackuser
      DB_PASSWORD: linkstackpass
    restart: on-failure:5
    depends_on:
      db:
        condition: service_started

volumes:
  linkstack_data:

Note: Before you paste the code above in the Web editor area below, change the value for TZ. (Select your current Time Zone from this list.)

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  • STEP 14

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.

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  • STEP 15

If everything goes right, you will see the following message at the top right of your screen: “Success Stack successfully deployed“.

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  • STEP 16

On the left sidebar in Portainer, click Containers. Identify your LinkStack instance, then click on the little terminal icon. Follow the instructions in the image below.

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  • STEP 17

After you click on the little terminal icon at STEP 16, a new page will open. From the dropdown Command menu, select /bin/ash then click Connect. Follow the instructions in the image below.

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  • STEP 18

After you click Connect at STEP 17, a Console will open. Copy paste the code below and confirm by pressing Enter on your keyboard to start the admin rights process. Follow the instructions in the image below.

php82 artisan migrate

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  • STEP 19

After you click Enter on your Keyboard at STEP 18, wait until the database migration table is created. Follow the instructions in the image below.

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  • STEP 20

Go back to STEP 1 or you will deal with karma 🙂.

  • STEP 21

Now open your browser and type in your HTTPS/SSL certificate like this https://linkstack.yourname.synology.me that you have previously created at STEP 6. In my case it’s https://linkstack.mariushosting.synology.me If everything goes right, you will see the LinkStack Setup page. Choose a language then click Next. Follow the instructions in the image below.

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  • STEP 22

Click Next. Follow the instructions in the image below.

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  • STEP 23

From the dropdown menu, select MySQL as the database, then click Next. Follow the instructions in the image below.

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  • STEP 24

Add the database details then click Next. Follow the instructions in the image below.

Database host: linkstack-db
Database port: 3306
Database name: linkstack
Database username: linkstackuser
Database password: linkstackpass

LinkStack Synology NAS Set up 17

  • STEP 25

Type in your own administrator Email and Password. Select a Handle name then type in your Name. Click Next. Follow the instructions in the image below.

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  • STEP 26

Enable or disable new user registration. Give a name to your app then click Finish setup. Follow the instructions in the image below.

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  • STEP 27

Click Log in. Follow the instructions in the image below.

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  • STEP 28

Type in your own Email and Password that you have previously created at STEP 25 then click Sign In. Follow the instructions in the image below.

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  • STEP 29

Your LinkStack dashboard at a glance! Go to the next STEP.

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  • STEP 30

On the left sidebar click Admin then Config. Enable “Force links HTTPS“. Follow the instructions in the image below.

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  • STEP 31

Start adding your personal links. Follow the instructions in the image below.

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  • STEP 32

Your LinkStack page at a glance!

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Enjoy LinkStack!

🆘TROUBLESHOOTING

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

Note: Can I run Docker on my Synology NAS? See the supported models.
Note: How to Back Up Docker Containers on your Synology NAS.
Note: Find out how to update the LinkStack 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 Thursday / September 26th, 2024 at 4:35 PM