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.