Synology: How to Update Pi-Hole

Synology How to Update Pi-Hole

Have you already installed Pi-Hole on your Synology NAS using my simple guide? Wondering how to update the Pi-Hole container on your Synology NAS when a new version comes out? Today I will show you how to update your Pi-Hole container with the latest image if you have a Synology NAS.

  • STEP 1

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  • STEP 2

Open Container Manager. On the left sidebar click Image. Click on the Update available text next to pihole/pihole latest. Follow the instructions in the image below.

Synology Update Pi-Hole Docker Container 1 2024

  • STEP 3

Click the Update button. Follow the instructions in the image below.

Synology Update Pi-Hole Docker Container 2 2024

  • STEP 4

After you click Update at STEP 3, a new pop up warning message will show up. Click on the Update button to start the update process. Follow the instructions in the image below.

Synology Update Pi-Hole Docker Container 3 2024

  • STEP 5

The update process will start. Wait until it is finished. Follow the instructions in the image below.

Synology Update Pi-Hole Docker Container 4 2024

  • STEP 6

Once the update is finished, the Update available text next to the image will disappear.

Synology Update Pi-Hole Docker Container 5 2024

  • STEP 7

Open your browser and type in http://Synology-ip-address:8080/ Log in using your password. Enjoy your updated Pi-Hole Container!

Synology NAS Update Pi-hole 6

Note: This guide will work perfectly if you have previously installed Pi-hole using my How to Install Pi-Hole on Your Synology NAS guide.
Note: If you like the dark theme in the screenshot above, read my guide on How to Activate Dark Mode in Pi-hole.
What is Pi-Hole? Pi-hole is a Linux network-level advertisement and Internet tracker blocking application which acts as a DNS sinkhole and optionally a DHCP server, intended for use on a private network.

This post was updated on Thursday / January 11th, 2024 at 10:09 AM