How to Install Pwndrop on Your Synology NAS

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How to Install Pwndrop on Your Synology NAS

Pwndrop is a self-deployable file hosting service for sending/sharing your private files over HTTP, HTTPS and WebDAV. The container is similar to the Synology file sharing option. In this step by step guide I will show you how to install Pwndrop on your Synology NAS using Docker.

💡Note: This guide works perfectly with the latest Pwndrop v1.0.1 release.

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

  • 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.

Download Container Manager Synology Docker

  • STEP 3

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

Pwndrop Synology NAS Set up 1 new 2024

  • STEP 4

Go to Control Panel / Task Scheduler / Create / Scheduled Task / User-defined script. Follow the instructions in the images 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 Pwndrop. 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=pwndrop \
-p 8047:8080 \
-e PUID=1026 \
-e PGID=100 \
-e TZ=Europe/Bucharest \
-e SECRET_PATH=/mariushosting \
-v /volume1/docker/pwndrop:/config \
--restart always \
ghcr.io/linuxserver/pwndrop

Note: Before you paste the code above in the Run command area below, change the value numbers for PUID and PGID 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. (Select your current Time Zone from this list.)
Note: Before you paste the code above in the Run command area below, change the value for SECRET_PATH. Add your own secret path instead of /mariushosting. /mariushosting is an example for a secret path.

Pwndrop 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.

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

Pwndrop Synology NAS Set up 5

  • 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:8047/yourownsecretpath Create a Username and a Password then click Create Account. Follow the instructions in the image below. Note: You have previously created your own secret path at STEP 5.

Pwndrop Synology NAS Set up 6

  • STEP 10

Login using your Username and Password you have previously created at STEP 9. Follow the instructions in the image below.

Pwndrop Synology NAS Set up 7

  • STEP 11

Note: If you want to run Pwndrop container over an HTTPS connection, check my guide on How to Run Docker Containers Over HTTPS and make sure you select the Wildcard address.

Pwndrop Synology NAS Set up 8

  • STEP 12

Upload and Start sharing your files!

Pwndrop Synology NAS Set up 9

Your file with a secret link.

Pwndrop Synology NAS Set up 10

Enjoy Pwndrop!

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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 Pwndrop container over HTTPS, check How to Run Docker Containers Over HTTPS. In order to make Pwndrop 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 Pwndrop 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 Monday / June 3rd, 2024 at 10:49 PM

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