Memos is an open-source, self-hosted memo hub with knowledge management and collaboration. I really like how Memos works and you’re sure to be impressed by its ease of use in various scenarios. You can also install a the Memos client on your Mobile Phone. In this step by step guide I will show you how to install Memos on your Synology NAS using Docker.

💡Note: This guide works perfectly with the latest Memos v0.22.5 release.

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

💡Note: Check out my new guide on how to Install Memos With MySQL as a Database.

💡Note: Check out my new guide on how to Install Memos With PostgreSQL as a Database.

• 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 memos. 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 Memos. 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=Memos \
-p 5235:5230 \
-v /volume1/docker/memos:/var/opt/memos \
--restart always \
ghcr.io/usememos/memos:stable

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

• STEP 8

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

• 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:5235 Add your own Username and Password then click Sign up. You can also change the default language and you have an option to switch the theme to Dark Mode. Follow the instructions in the image below.

• STEP 10

On the left sidebar click Settings, then Preferences to switch the theme to Dark Mode. Follow the instructions in the image below.

• STEP 11

Your Memos dashboard at a glance!

Enjoy Memos!

Note: If you want to run the Memos container over HTTPS, check How to Run Docker Containers Over HTTPS. In order to make Memos work via HTTPS, it’s mandatory to activate WebSocket.

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 Memos 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 Friday / September 6th, 2024 at 6:58 AM