How to Install Cloud Commander on Synology NAS

Cloud Commander like Double Commander, is a file manager with console and editor. It includes a command-line console and a text editor. Cloud Commander helps you manage your Synology NAS server and work with files, directories and programs in a web browser from any computer, mobile or tablet. In this step by step guide I will show you how to install Cloud Commander on your Synology NAS using Docker.

STEP 1

Install Docker via Synology “Package Center”.

STEP 2

Go to Control Panel / Task Scheduler / Create / Scheduled Task / User-defined script. Follow the instructions in the image below.

STEP 3

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 Cloud Commander“. Uncheck “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=cloudcommander \
-p 4569:8000 \
--restart always \
coderaiser/cloudcmd

STEP 4

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

STEP 5

After you click OK on STEP 5, select your “Install Cloud Commander” Task then click the “Run” tab. You will be asked to run Install Cloud Commander – click Yes. Follow the instructions in the image below.

STEP 6

The installation process can take up to a few seconds/minutes. It will depend on your Internet speed connection. Now open your browser and type in http://Synology-ip-address:4569