Hosting a Minecraft Server on Synology DSM

Overview

Instructions for hosting a Minecraft server on Synology DSM.

Viewing server status

• Synology DSM > Package Center > Docker < Open
• Container tab

Containers named minecraft-server serve for Minecraft Java Edition, i.e. desktop, laptop.

Containers named minecraft-bedrock-server serve mobile editions of Minecraft, i.e. iPad.

Nintendo Switch consoles can't connect to either of these servers, I think.

Click on a server, then click Action > Details at the top to view the server details, e.g. the port on which the server is running.

Connecting to server

iOS

• Open Minecraft and make sure to log in to your Microsoft/Minecraft profile.
• Click Play
• Servers tab
  • Scroll down to Additional Servers.
  • If the server is not listed, click Add Server.
    • Server Name: [Name to display in the future under "Additional Servers"]
    • Server Address: [IP of Synology DSM]
    • Port: [Can be found under Docker container details]

Upgrading server version

View the server container in Synology DMS. Stop the server with the icon in the rightmost column, then start the server again. It will upgrade automatically.

External access

External access is controlled by the wifi router.

Router admin > Advanced tab > Forwarding > Virtual Servers > Add New...

• Service Port: [Public port for server]
• Internal Port: [Minecraft Docker container port (leave blank to mirror public port)]
• IP Address: [LAN IP address of Synology DSM]
• Protocol: All
• Status: Enabled

When connecting use the public URL of the Synology DSM, e.g. dbarchowsky.synology.me and the public port defined in the router.

See also

• Installing a Minecraft Server on Synology DSM (Legacy)