How to Install Actual on Your Synology NAS with Docker

Last updated on May 9th, 2023 at 10:39 am

Actual is a super fast privacy-focused app for managing your finances. You own your data, and we will sync it across all devices with optional end-to-end encryption.

Code Source: Github

Skip to Docker Run Code / Skip to Compose & Portainer Code

Install Docker

Before we start, please ensure you have Docker installed. This can be installed through the Synology Package Center.

Create the Docker Folder

Head into File Station and open the Docker folder. Select Create, choose Create folder and name it actual. (see demonstration)

Create the Scheduled Task

We will now head into Control Panel > Task Scheduler > Create > Scheduled Task and click User-defined script. (see demonstration)

Configure the Scheduled Task

In the window that appears, insert the following:

In the General tab, In the Task field, enter actual. From the User list, select root. Uncheck the Enabled option.

In the Schedule tab, Select Run on the following date (make sure It’s today’s date). Now select Do not repeat.

In the Task Settings tab, under Notification, You can choose to turn this on, otherwise skip this. Now copy-paste the following code into the Run command area. Now click OK.

docker run -d \
  --name actual \
  -p 5007:5006 \
  -v /volume1/docker/actual:/data \
  jlongster/actual-server:latest

Important: Ensure you update the code to reflect your details.

Accept the warning prompt

When the below warning appears, press OK.

Run the Scheduled Task

You will now see your list of tasks. Select actual, now press Run. When asked to run, press Yes.

Create Reverse Proxy (Optional)

Head into Control Panel > Login Portal > Advanced. Click Reverse Proxy and then click Create. A dialog box will appear prompting you to edit the following settings (ensure you change the values to your own). If you do not yet have a DDNS, you can find a guide on how to do this here. Once done, press Save.

Reverse Proxy Name	actual
Protocol	HTTPS
Hostname	actual.yourhostname.me (You can change actual to whatever you like)
Port	443
Protocol	HTTP
Hostname	localhost or your Synology IP address
Port	5007

Your app is now Installed

The installation process has now finished. Give it a few seconds to appear in your Docker list. Open your browser and enter the link to your new container http://synologyip:5007

When you first visit your Actual container you will see this screen. Enter the DDNS address, or click Use 192.168. Press OK.

Now set your password and press OK.

Actual is now installed. Enjoy

Docker Compose and Portainer

If you would prefer to install with Docker Compose or Portainer, use the following code. You can also view a demonstration here.

version: '3.3'
services:
    actual-server:
        container_name: actual
        ports:
            - '5007:5006'
        volumes:
            - '/volume1/docker/actual:/data'
        image: 'jlongster/actual-server:latest'

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