How to Install Resilio-Sync on Your Synology NAS

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How to Install Resilio-Sync on Your Synology NAS

Resilio-Sync (formerly BitTorrent Sync) uses the BitTorrent protocol to sync files and folders between all of your devices. There are both free and paid versions – this container supports both. There is an official sync image, but this one supports user mapping to simplify permissions for volumes. In this step by step guide I will show you how to install Resilio-SyncĀ on your Synology NAS with Docker & Portainer.

šŸ’”Note: This guide works perfectly with the latest version of Resilio-Sync v2.8.1.1390

  • STEP 1

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  • STEP 2

InstallĀ 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 toĀ Control PanelĀ /Ā Login PortalĀ /Ā AdvancedĀ Tab / clickĀ Reverse Proxy. Follow the instructions in the image below.

Resilio-Sync Synology NAS Set up 1

  • STEP 5

Now click the ā€œCreateā€ button. Follow the instructions in the image below.

Resilio-Sync Synology NAS Set up 2

  • 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 Resilio-Sync. After that, add the following instructions:

Source:
Protocol:Ā HTTPS
Hostname: resilio.yourname.synology.me
Port:Ā 443

Check Enable HSTS

Destination:
Protocol:Ā HTTP
Hostname:Ā localhost
Port: 7888

Resilio-Sync Synology NAS Set up 3

  • STEP 7

On the Reverse Proxy Rules click the Custom HeaderĀ tab. ClickĀ CreateĀ and then, from the drop-down menu, clickĀ WebSocket. After you click on WebSocket, two Header Names and two Values will be automatically added. ClickĀ 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.

Resilio-Sync Synology NAS Set up 4

  • STEP 9

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

Resilio-Sync Synology NAS Set up 5

  • STEP 10

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

Resilio-Sync Synology NAS Set up 6

  • STEP 11

Now create three new folders inside the resilio-sync folder that you created at STEP 10Ā and name them config, data, downloads. Follow the instructions in the image below.
Note: Be careful to enter only lowercase, not uppercase letters.

Resilio-Sync Synology NAS Set up 7

  • STEP 12

Log into Portainer using your username and password. On the left sidebar in Portainer, click on StacksĀ thenĀ + Add stack. Follow the instructions in the image below.

1 Synology Portainer Add Stack

  • STEP 13

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

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

version: "3.9"
services:
  resilio-sync:
    image: ghcr.io/linuxserver/resilio-sync:latest
    container_name: Resilio-Sync
    hostname: resilio-sync
    mem_limit: 4g
    cpu_shares: 768
    security_opt:
      - no-new-privileges:true
    healthcheck:
      test: curl -f http://localhost:8888/ || exit 1
    ports:
      - 7888:8888   # WebUI
      - 55555:55555 # Sync Port
    volumes:
      - /volume1/docker/resilio-sync/config:/config:rw
      - /volume1/docker/resilio-sync/downloads:/downloads:rw
      - /volume1/docker/resilio-sync/data:/sync:rw
    environment:
      TZ: Europe/Bucharest
      PUID: 1026
      PGID: 100
    restart: on-failure:5

Note: Before you paste the code above in the Web editor area below, change the value for TZ.Ā (Select your current Time Zone from this list.)
Note: Before you paste the code above in the Web editor area below, change the value numbers for PUIDĀ andĀ PGIDĀ with your own values. (Follow my step by step guide on how to do this.)

Resilio-Sync Synology NAS Set up 9 Portainer

  • STEP 14

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

Resilio-Sync Synology NAS Set up 9 Portainer

  • STEP 15

If everything goes right, you will see the following message at the top right of your screen: ā€œSuccess Stack successfully deployedā€œ.

Resilio-Sync Synology NAS Set up 10 Portainer

  • STEP 16

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  • STEP 17

Now open your browser and type in your HTTPS/SSL certificate like this https://resilio.yourname.synology.me that you have previously created at STEP 6. In my case it’s https://resilio.mariushosting.synology.me If everything goes right, you will see the Resilio-Sync login page. Type in your own Username and Password then click Continue. Follow the instructions in the image below.

Resilio-Sync Synology NAS Set up 8

  • STEP 18

Click Sync Home. Follow the instructions in the image below.

Resilio-Sync Synology NAS Set up 9

  • STEP 19

Choose a name to show when you send and receive folders. Check both user agreements, then click Get started. Follow the instructions in the image below.

Resilio-Sync Synology NAS Set up 10

  • STEP 20

Type in your own Username and Password that you have previously created at STEP 17 then click Sign In. Follow the instructions in the image below.

Resilio-Sync Synology NAS Set up 11

  • STEP 21

Your Resilio-Sync dashboard at a glance!

Resilio-Sync Synology NAS Set up 12

Enjoy Resilio-Sync!

šŸ†˜TROUBLESHOOTING

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

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This post was updated on Sunday / January 26th, 2025 at 9:34 AM

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