PSWD is a simple, secure password generator that can generate multiple random passwords for multiple projects. Enjoy PSWD, a tool from Maze, the author of Moodist and Calmness. PSWD helps you create strong, unique passwords effortlessly. Whether you prefer traditional character-based passwords or memorable passphrases using the Diceware method, PSWD offers customizable options like length, character types, and word counts to meet your security needs. Its intuitive interface makes generating robust credentials for your online accounts simple and efficient. In this step by step guide I will show you how to install PSWD on your Synology NAS using Docker & Portainer.

💡Note: This guide works perfectly with the latest PSWD v0.0.8 release.

• 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

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.

• STEP 4

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

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

services:
  pswd:
    image: ghcr.io/remvze/pswd
    healthcheck:
      test: ["CMD-SHELL", "nc -z 127.0.0.1 8080 || exit 1"]
      interval: 10s
      timeout: 5s
      retries: 3
      start_period: 90s
    restart: on-failure:5
    container_name: PSWD
    logging:
      options:
        max-size: 2g
    ports:
      - 1111:8080

• STEP 5

Scroll down on the page until you see a button called 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.

• STEP 6

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

• STEP 7

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

• STEP 8

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:1111 Generate your random password. Follow the instructions in the image below.

Enjoy PSWD!

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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 PSWD container over HTTPS, check How to Run Docker Containers Over HTTPS. In order to make PSWD 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 PSWD 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.
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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 Wednesday / October 30th, 2024 at 3:11 PM