UGREEN NAS: How to Create Docker Shortcuts on Desktop

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UGREEN NAS How to Create Docker Shortcuts on Desktop

Setting up and managing Docker containers on your UGREEN NAS can significantly enhance its functionality, allowing you to run a wide range of applications efficiently. However, accessing these containers often involves navigating through the NAS or Portainer interface which can be time-consuming. By creating desktop shortcuts for your Docker containers, you can streamline access to their web interfaces, making it easier to manage and interact with your applications. In this article, Iā€™ll guide you through the process of creating convenient desktop shortcuts for Docker containers on your UGREEN NAS, saving you time and simplifying your workflow.

  • STEP 1

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  • STEP 2

Open Docker. On the left sidebar, click Container. Select the container that you want, then click the 3 horizontal dots. Follow the instructions in the image below.

UGREEN NAS Docker Shortcuts 1

  • STEP 3

Click Desktop shortcut. Follow the instructions in the image below.

UGREEN NAS Docker Shortcuts 2

  • STEP 4

Give a Name to the Desktop shortcut for this specific container. Select the Port Number that you have previously used to access this specific container via Portainer. Select Custom Desktop icon. Click From Computer. Follow the instructions in the image below.

UGREEN NAS Docker Shortcuts 3

  • STEP 5

Launch your browser, then go to the official selfhst icons website by clicking on the blue link below.

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Search for the container name for which you want to download the icon. Right click on the mouse on PNG, then Save link as. Follow the instructions in the image below.

UGREEN NAS Docker Shortcuts 4

  • STEP 6

Go back to STEP 4. Select the icon (From computer) that you have previously saved at STEP 5. Click Confirm. Follow the instructions in the image below.

UGREEN NAS Docker Shortcuts 5

  • STEP 7

Click Confirm. Follow the instructions in the image below.

UGREEN NAS Docker Shortcuts 6

  • STEP 8

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  • STEP 9

Your Docker shortcut at a glance!

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  • STEP 10

Once you click on your Docker Desktop shortcut, the container will open.

UGREEN NAS Docker Shortcuts 8

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āš ļøNote: At the moment, you can’t add a DDNS link to access a desktop shortcut that has an https:// link. You will access the Docker container shortcut only on localhost.
āš ļøNote: At STEP 4 Point 2, you can’t add a port number below 1024. For example, for the Nginx Proxy Manager container, that uses port 81 for the web interface, you need to change the compose stack port in Portainer and instead of using port 81:81 you should add 8181:81 then update the stack in Portainer. After that, you can create a desktop shortcut for Nginx Proxy Manager using port 8181Ā at STEP 4.

Example Docker UGREEN NAS Nginx proxy Manager

This post was updated on Thursday / July 10th, 2025 at 5:11 PM

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