Synology: 30 Second Dozzle Install Using Task Scheduler & Docker

How to Install Dozzle on Your Synology NAS

Dozzle is a simple and responsive application that provides you with a web based interface to monitor your Docker container logs live. It doesn’t store log information, it is for live monitoring of your container logs only. Well today I will teach you how to install Dozzle on your Synology NAS in less than 30 seconds directly through the Task Scheduler option. It’ll be over in a couple of seconds and it’s essentially child’s play.

đź’ˇNote: This guide works perfectly with the latest Dozzle 4.10.12 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 images below.

Dozzle Synology NAS Set up 1

  • 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 Dozzle“. 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=dozzle \
-p 8892:8080 \
-v /var/run/docker.sock:/var/run/docker.sock \
-e DOZZLE_USERNAME=marius \
-e DOZZLE_PASSWORD=mariushosting \
--detach \
--restart always \
amir20/dozzle:latest

Note: Before you paste the code above in the Run command area below, change the value for DOZZLE_USERNAME. Type in your own username. marius is an example for a username.
Note: Before you paste the code above in the Run command area below, change the value for DOZZLE_PASSWORD. Type in your own password. mariushosting is an example for a password.

Dozzle Synology NAS Set up 2 new2 2023

  • STEP 5

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

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

Dozzle Synology NAS Set up 4 new 2023

  • STEP 7

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

  • STEP 8

The installation process can take up to a few minutes or less, seconds. It will depend on your Internet speed connection. Now open your browser and type in http://Synology-ip-address:8892 If everything goes right, you will see the Dozzle Login page. Type in your own DOZZLE_USERNAME and DOZZLE_PASSWORD that you have previously created at STEP 4 then click Login. Follow the instructions in the image below.

Dozzle Synology NAS Set up 5 new 2023

Your Dozzle dashboard at a glance!

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Real-Time Docker logs monitor.

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You can easily change some Display options and use different themes by clicking the settings button at the top on the left sidebar.

Dozzle Synology NAS Set up 8 new 2023

Note: If you want to run the Dozzle container over HTTPS, check out my article How to Run Docker Containers Over HTTPS.

Note: Can I run Docker on my Synology NAS? See the supported models.
Note: Find out how to update the Dozzle 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 Saturday / June 3rd, 2023 at 10:28 PM