
Snipe-IT is a free, open source IT asset management system written in PHP. Snipe-IT was made for IT asset management, to enable IT departments to track who has which laptop, when it was purchased, which software licenses and accessories are available, and so on. In this step by step guide I will show you how to install Snipe-ITĀ on your UGREEN NAS using Docker and Portainer.
STEP 1
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STEP 2
InstallĀ Portainer using my step by step guide. If you already have Portainer installed on your UGREEN NAS, skip this STEP. Attention: Make sure you have installed the latest Portainer version.
STEP 3
ā ļøMandatory: Enable HTTPS on your UGREEN NAS.
STEP 4
Create a new hostname on the noip website using your noip account. For example, I have created snipmariusitĀ as Host and I use the free ddns.net domain. In the IP Address area, type in your own IPV4 IP address from your ISP, then click Create. Follow the instructions in the image below.

STEP 5
Go toĀ Files and open the docker folder. Inside the docker folder, create one new folder and name itĀ snipeit. Follow the instructions in the image below.
Note: Be careful to enter only lowercase, not uppercase letters.

STEP 6
Now create two new folders inside the snipeit folder that you have previosuly created at STEP 5 and name them configĀ and db. Follow the instructions in the image below.
Note: Be careful to enter only lowercase, not uppercase letters.

STEP 7
Follow my step by step guide on how to activate SMTP for your Gmail account. This step is mandatory. Note: If you don’t want to use the easiest way for SMTP with Google and you already have SMTP details from your own Mail Server, you can just skip this STEP and use your personalized email SMTP details instead.
STEP 8
Log into Portainer using your username and password. On the left sidebar in Portainer, click onĀ HomeĀ thenĀ Live connect. Follow the instructions in the image below.

On the left sidebar in Portainer, click on StacksĀ thenĀ + Add stack. Follow the instructions in the image below.

STEP 9
In the Name field type in snipeit. Follow the instructions in the image below.
services:
db:
image: mariadb:11.4-noble #LTS Long Time Support Until May 29, 2029.
container_name: SNIPE-IT-DB
security_opt:
- no-new-privileges:false
user: 999:10
volumes:
- /volume1/docker/snipeit/db:/var/lib/mysql:rw
environment:
- MYSQL_ROOT_PASSWORD=snipe
- MYSQL_USER=snipe
- MYSQL_PASSWORD=snipe
- MYSQL_DATABASE=snipe
- TZ=Europe/Bucharest
restart: on-failure:5
snipeit:
image: snipe/snipe-it:latest
container_name: SNIPE-IT
healthcheck:
test: curl -f http://localhost:80/ || exit 1
depends_on:
- db
volumes:
- /volume1/docker/snipeit/config:/var/lib/snipeit:rw
environment:
- TZ=Europe/Bucharest
- APP_URL=https://snipmariusit.ddns.net
- NGINX_APP_URL=https://snipmariusit.ddns.net
- APP_KEY=base64:ivoEDdeb+0ywdn/+d/lF8414TrIwbFOyz8DI187V8vo=
- APP_FORCE_TLS=true
- MYSQL_PORT_3306_TCP_ADDR=db
- MYSQL_PORT_3306_TCP_PORT=3306
- MYSQL_DATABASE=snipe
- MYSQL_USER=snipe
- MYSQL_PASSWORD=snipe
- PUID=999
- PGID=10
- MAIL_PORT_587_TCP_ADDR=smtp.gmail.com
- MAIL_PORT_587_TCP_PORT=587
- MAIL_ENV_FROM_ADDR=Your-own-gmail-address
- MAIL_ENV_FROM_NAME=Your-own-gmail-address
- MAIL_ENV_ENCRYPTION=TLS
- MAIL_ENV_USERNAME=Your-own-gmail-address
- MAIL_ENV_PASSWORD=Your-own-app-password
ports:
- 1339:80
restart: on-failure:5Note: Before you paste the code above in the Web editor area below, change the value numbers for userĀ with your own values. (Follow my step by step guide on how to do this.) 999 is my personal PUID value and 10Ā is my personal PGID value. You have to type in your own values.
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 for APP_URL and type in your own NO IP DDNS withĀ https:// at the beginning that you have previously created at STEP 4.
Note: Before you paste the code above in the Web editor area below, change the value for NGINX_APP_URL and type in your own NO IP DDNS withĀ https:// at the beginning that you have previously created at STEP 4.
Note: Before you paste the code above in the Web editor area below, change the value for APP_KEY.Ā (Generate your own free APP KEY.)
Note: Before you paste the code above in the Web editor area below, change the value numbers for PUID and PGIDĀ with your own values. (Follow my step by step guide on how to do this.) 999 is my personal PUID value and 10Ā is my personal PGID value. You have to type in your own values.
Note: Before you paste the code above in the Web editor area below, change the value for MAIL_ENV_FROM_ADDRĀ and type in your own Gmail address. STEP 7.
Note: Before you paste the code above in the Web editor area below, change the value for MAIL_ENV_FROM_NAMEĀ and type in your own Gmail address. STEP 7.
Note: Before you paste the code above in the Web editor area below, change the value for MAIL_ENV_USERNAMEĀ and type in your own Gmail address. STEP 7.
Note: Before you paste the code above in the Web editor area below, change the value for MAIL_ENV_PASSWORDĀ and type in your own Gmail app password. STEP 7.

STEP 10
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 11
If everything goes right, you will see this message at the top right of your screen: āSuccess Stack successfully deployedā.

STEP 12
Open your Nginx Proxy Manager container that you have previously installed at STEP 3. Click Add Proxy Host. A new pop up window will open. Add the following details:
Domain Names: Type in your own noip domain name that you have previously created at STEP 4.
Scheme: http
Forward Hostname/IP: Type in the local NAS IP of your UGREEN NAS.
Forward Port: Type in the Snipe-IT local Port that is 1339
Check Block Common Exploits
Check Websockets Support
Click the SSL tab. Follow the instructions in the image below.

STEP 13
After you click the SSL tab, add the following details:
SSL Certificate: Request a new SSL Certificate
Check: Force SSL
Check: HSTS Enabled
Check: HTTP/2 Support
Click Save. Follow the instructions in the image below.

STEP 14
In the Proxy Hosts area, if everything goes right, you will see that your Snipe-IT hostname has been generated. Click on it. Follow the instructions in the image below.

STEP 15
š¢Please Support My work by Making a Donation. Almost 99,9% of the people that install something using my guidesĀ forget to support my work, or justĀ ignoreĀ STEP 1. Iāve been very honest about this aspect of my work since the beginning: I donāt run any ADS, I donāt require subscriptions, paid or otherwise, I donāt collect IPs, emails, and I donāt have any referral links from Amazon or other merchants. I also donāt have any POP-UPs or COOKIES. I have repeatedly been told over the years how much I have contributed to the community. Itās something I love doing and have been honest about my passion since the beginning. But I also Need The Community to Support me Back to be able to continue doing this work.
STEP 16
Now open your browser and type in your HTTPS/SSL certificate like this https://snipeit.ddns.netĀ In my case it’s https://snipmariusit.ddns.netĀ If everything goes right, you will see the Snipe-IT installation page. Click Next: Create Database Tables. ā ļøWarning: Creating database tables will take some time. Follow the instructions in the image below.

STEP 17
In some cases after you refresh the page, you will get a 500 SERVER ERROR just refresh the page in the browser again.
STEP 18
Click Next: Create an Admin User. Follow the instructions in the image below.

STEP 19
Create the new Admin user using your own credentials, then click Next: Save User and Finish.Ā Follow the instructions in the image below.

STEP 20
Your Snipe-IT Dashboard at a glance!

Enjoy Snipe-IT on Your UGREEN NAS!
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This post was updated on Friday / January 2nd, 2026 at 12:12 AM