How to Install MediaGoblin on Your Synology NAS

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How to Install MediaGoblin on Your Synology NAS

MediaGoblin is a free software media publishing platform that anyone can run. You can think of it as a decentralized alternative to Flickr, YouTube, SoundCloud, etc. In this step by step guide I will show you how to install MediaGoblinĀ on your Synology NASĀ using Docker.

  • STEP 1

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  • STEP 2

Install Container Manager via Synology ā€œPackage Centerā€. If you run an older DSM version (under 7.2), search for Docker instead of Container Manager.

Download Container Manager Synology Docker

  • STEP 3

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

MediaGoblin Synology NAS Set up 1

  • STEP 4

Go to Control Panel / Task Scheduler / Create / Scheduled Task / User-defined script. Follow the instructions in the image below.

Synology User Defined Script

  • 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 MediaGoblin. Uncheck the ā€œEnabledā€ option. Select rootĀ User.
  2. Schedule: SelectĀ Run on the following dateĀ then select ā€œDo not repeatā€œ.
  3. Task Settings: Check ā€œSend run details by emailā€œ, add your email then copy paste the code below in the Run command area. After that, click OK.
docker run -d --name=mediagoblin \
-p 7482:6543 \
-v /volume1/docker/mediagoblin:/var/lib/mediagoblin \
--restart always \
mtlynch/mediagoblin

MediaGoblin Synology NAS Set up 3 new 2023

  • STEP 6

After you click OK on STEP 5 a new warning pop up window will open. Click OK.

MediaGoblin Synology NAS Set up 4

After you click OK, type in your DSM Password then click Submit. Follow the instructions in the image below.

Synology Task Scheduler Confirm Admin Password

  • STEP 7

After you click Submit on STEP 6, select your ā€œInstall MediaGoblinā€ Task then click the ā€œRunā€ tab. You will be asked to run Install MediaGoblin ā€“ click OK. Follow the instructions in the image below.

MediaGoblin Synology NAS Set up 5

  • 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 andĀ type in http://Synology-ip-address:7482Ā Click Log in. Follow the instructions in the image below.

MediaGoblin Synology NAS Set up 6

  • STEP 10

After you click Log in at STEP 9, you will be prompted to type in the default username and password. Click Log in. Remember, you can change the default username and password later. Follow the instructions in the image below.

āš ļøWarning: the default username is adminĀ and the default password is admin

MediaGoblin Synology NAS Set up 7

  • STEP 11

Start to change your account settings then Add media. Follow the instructions in the image below.

MediaGoblin Synology NAS Set up 8

Enjoy MediaGoblin!

MediaGoblin Synology NAS Set up 9

Note: If you want to run the MediaGoblin container over HTTPS, check my guide on How to Run Docker Containers Over HTTPS.

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 MediaGoblin 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 / January 9th, 2025 at 8:00 PM

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