Updating Portainer on Synology NAS¶

Introduction¶

Keeping Portainer up to date ensures security and access to the latest features for managing Docker containers on your Synology NAS. This guide walks you through the update process using Synology's Container Manager.

Open Container Manager and Check for Updates¶

1. Log in to your Synology DSM.
2. Open the Container Manager package.
3. Click Image on the left sidebar.
4. Locate the Portainer image and check if an update is available.
5. If an update is available, click Update available.

Update the Portainer Image¶

1. Click Update and then confirm by clicking Update again.
2. Wait for the image update to complete.

Restart the Portainer Container¶

1. Once the image update is complete, navigate to Container on the left sidebar.
2. Locate the Portainer container.
3. If the container is already running, no further action is needed.
4. If the container is offline, either:
   • Right-click on the container and select Start.
   • Click on the container, go to Action, and select Start.

Access Portainer¶

1. Open your web browser.
2. Enter http://your-synology-ip:9000 into the address bar.
3. Log in using your existing Username and Password.
4. Check the version.

Conclusion¶

Updating Portainer on your Synology NAS is a simple process using the Container Manager. Regular updates ensure that you have access to the latest features, security patches, and performance improvements for container management.