How to Access RustDesk Console on Docker (Synology NAS)

So, you’ve installed RustDesk on your Synology NAS using Docker and now you’re wondering, “Where’s the console?” You’re not alone! The good news is that accessing the RustDesk console isn’t hard—you just need the right steps and a little patience. In this guide, we’ll walk you through it, nice and easy. Think of this as your friendly map to the control room.

TL;DR

To access the RustDesk console on Docker via Synology NAS:

• Install RustDesk using Docker and set proper ports.
• Use Synology’s Docker UI or SSH into the NAS and use Docker commands to get inside the container.
• From inside the container, access the RustDesk server logs and settings files for tweaks.

It’s easier than it sounds. Just follow along!

Step 1: Confirm RustDesk is Up and Running

Before we dive into console magic, make sure RustDesk is actually installed and alive.

• Open your Synology NAS web interface.
• Go to Container Manager or the Docker app.
• Look for your RustDesk server container — usually called something like rustdesk-server or hbbs/hbbr.
• Check the Status. It should be “running.”

If the container isn’t running, click Start. Still stuck? You may need to check your Docker setup or port settings (more on that shortly).

Step 2: Understanding the RustDesk Console

RustDesk doesn’t come with a fancy web-based dashboard. When we say “console,” we usually mean accessing its logs, settings files, or using terminal commands inside the Docker container. This isn’t like your typical web UI — it’s more like backstage access.

You’re basically reaching into the container to interact with the server’s heart.

Step 3: Access the Terminal of RustDesk Container

There are two simple ways to do this:

Method A: Through Synology’s Docker UI

1. Open Docker on your Synology NAS.
2. Select the Container tab.
3. Click on the RustDesk container.
4. Go to the Details tab.
5. Click Terminal or Create Terminal.
6. Choose /bin/sh or /bin/bash.
7. Now you’re inside! Welcome to the RustDesk server’s belly.

Method B: Using SSH on Your Computer

If you prefer typing commands like a pro, SSH into your NAS:

ssh your-nas-username@your-nas-ip-address

Then, find the container ID:

docker ps

Look for lines like this:

CONTAINER ID   IMAGE             NAMES
123abc456def   rustdesk/hbbs     rustdesk_server

Then enter the container:

docker exec -it rustdesk_server /bin/sh

Bam! You’re in.

Step 4: Explore the Inside

Now that you’re in the container, you can:

• View logs with:

  cat /var/log/supervisor/hbbs.log

  cat /var/log/supervisor/hbbr.log

• List the root folder to locate config files:

  ls /root

• Edit things using a basic terminal editor like vi (if installed):

  vi config.json

Depending on how you set up the container, some paths might differ slightly. Don’t worry—poke around carefully and you’ll find what you need.

Step 5: Useful Docker Commands

You don’t need to memorize every command, just keep this cheat sheet nearby:

• List running containers:

  docker ps

• Enter a container shell:

  docker exec -it container_name /bin/sh

• View container logs:

  docker logs container_name

• Restart a container:

  docker restart container_name

Replace container_name with your real container’s name. Piece of cake!

Step 6: Network and Port Considerations

For your RustDesk server to work properly, the right ports must be open and mapped correctly.

• 21115 — Heartbeat (TCP)
• 21116 — Relay (TCP + UDP)
• 21117 — WebSocket (TCP)

If you can’t connect to the server or the console feels unreachable, your ports might be locked. Go to Synology’s Control Panel → Security → Firewall, and check those rules.

Step 7: Viewing RustDesk Info via a Browser (Optional)

If you’ve set up the web interface, you can access RustDesk’s limited web console by going to:

http://your-nas-ip:your-web-port

However, this is optional and depends on whether you exposed the web service port while setting up Docker. If you didn’t do this, you won’t get a web UI.

Step 8: Don’t Forget Environment Variables

You can add special environment variables when creating the container to tweak how RustDesk works.

• RELAY — For setting your relay IP or domain.
• ENCRYPTION — Enable/disable encryption.
• KEY — Set your custom encryption key.

To change these later, stop the container, edit the settings via Synology’s Docker GUI, then restart it.

Bonus Tips

• Backup configs! Save copies of important config files before you play.
• Update regularly. New RustDesk releases fix bugs and add features.
• Use named volumes. So you don’t lose settings when updating containers.

Still Can’t Find the Console?

Take a deep breath. There’s not a traditional “console” like TeamViewer or AnyDesk. But once you dive into the container shell and explore the logs, configs, and settings — that is your console!

You’re the captain of your own RustDesk ship now. The terminal is your steering wheel.

Conclusion

Accessing the RustDesk console in Docker on a Synology NAS isn’t rocket science. You’re mainly using the Terminal view inside Docker or diving in via SSH. Once you’re in, you get full control—logs, settings, updates—you name it.

And hey, if something doesn’t feel right, you can always stop, restart, or check logs to debug. With Docker and a little command-line courage, you’ve got everything you need.

Ready to tinker? Go ahead—you got this!