Synology notes

January 18, 2024

docker-compose.yaml example for plex

plex:
   image: plexinc/pms-docker
   volumes:
     - /volume1/docker/plex/config:/config
     - /volume1/Multimedia:/media:ro
     - /volume1/docker/plex/transcode:/transcode
   network_mode: "host"
   environment:
     - PLEX_CLAIM=claim-XXXXX
     - PLEX_GID=100
     - PLEX_UID=1028
     - TZ=America/New_York
   devices:
     - /dev/dri:/dev/dri
   privileged: true

Install plex

Add hw transcoding using this link and also this link
Install sabnzd
Install transmission
Create a docker yaml file for quick adding settings next

How to install VPN on Synology

It’s a better way to access synology using vpn rather than opening a port on it. Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1aYEViCiaDQ or this

If one wants to use free SSL but don’t want to open ports follow this guide