How to Install Shellngn on Your Synology NAS

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How to Install Shellngn on Your Synology NAS

Manage your servers from your browser: Shellngn is a web-based SSH Client with SFTP, Telnet, VNC, and RDP support. Shellngn comes with a 10-day free trial after which you need to buy a license. The license for a year is under 50$. I personally consider the Shellngn web-based SSH Client a good solution. It’s worth a try if you need a client like this for your day to day work. In this step by step guide I will show you how to install Shellngn on your Synology NAS using Docker.

💡Note: This guide works perfectly with the latest Shellngn v4.1.2 release.

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

Synology User Defined Script

  • STEP 4

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 Shellngn. 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 shellngn \
-p 4199:8080 \
--mount source=shellngn-data,target=/home/node/server/data \
--restart always \
shellngn/pro

Shellngn Synology NAS Set up 2 new 2023

  • STEP 5

After you click OK on STEP 4 a new warning pop up window will open. Click OK.

Shellngn Synology NAS Set up 3

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 6

After you click Submit on STEP 5, select your “Install Shellngn” Task then click the “Run” tab. You will be asked to run Install Shellngn – click OK. Follow the instructions in the image below.

Shellngn Synology NAS Set up 4

  • 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:4199 Create a Username and a Password. Click Create. Follow the instructions in the image below.

Shellngn Synology NAS Set up 5

  • STEP 9

Choose between the Dark theme and the Light theme. Click Get Started. Follow the instructions in the image below.

Shellngn Synology NAS Set up 6

  • STEP 10

Click Add Server to add your own Server. Follow the instructions in the image below.

Shellngn Synology NAS Set up 7

  • STEP 11

Start to add your own Server. In the example below I will add my Synology NAS credentials. Follow the instructions in the image below.
Note: Remember to open port 22 on the server destination if you want to connect via SSH.
Note: Make sure your Firewall in the destination server didn’t block anything.

Shellngn Synology NAS Set up 8

Synology DSM 7 Activate SSH

  • STEP 12

As you can see below the connection is successful.

Shellngn Synology NAS Set up 9

  • STEP 13

If you like the app, you can buy a cheap license for under 50$ a year. It also allows multiple users.

Shellngn Synology NAS Set up 10

🆘TROUBLESHOOTING

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 Shellngn container over HTTPS, check my guide on How to Run Docker Containers Over HTTPS. In order to make Shellngn 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 Shellngn 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: Remember to open port 22 on the server destination if you want to connect via SSH.
Note: If you need a free solution like Shellngn you can take a look at Remmina.
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 Saturday / February 24th, 2024 at 6:00 AM

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