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## External Written Guides
While you can follow the below guide, [Marius Bogdan Lixandru](https://mariushosting.com/) has written excellent guides which focus on Synology infrastructure and with support for both MariaDB and PostGresSQL:
- [How to Install RomM on Your Synology NAS (MariaDB)](https://mariushosting.com/how-to-install-romm-on-your-synology-nas/)
- [How to Install RomM With PostgreSQL on Your Synology NAS](https://mariushosting.com/how-to-install-romm-with-postgresql-on-your-synology-nas/)
We suggest following the above guides if they fit your setup, and the guide below is available for all other use cases.
## Prerequisites
This guide assumes you're familiar with Docker and have basic knowledge of server management. You'll need:
- A Synology NAS or similar server
- Docker installed
- Basic command line knowledge
- Access to manage network settings
## Setup Process
### 1. Folder Structure Setup
#### ROM Storage Folders
Create the following directory structure for game assets and configuration:
```bash
mkdir -p /volume1/data/media/games/assets
mkdir -p /volume1/data/media/games/config
```
#### ROM Library Structure
RomM requires a **very specific folder structure** for rom files:
```bash
mkdir -p /volume1/data/media/games/library/roms
mkdir -p /volume1/data/media/games/library/bios
```
Note: For supported platforms and their specific folder names, refer to the [official RomM docs](../Platforms-and-Players/Supported-Platforms.md).
#### Docker Data Folders
Create these folders for project and container data:
```bash
mkdir -p /volume1/docker/romm-project/
mkdir -p /volume1/docker/romm/resources
mkdir -p /volume1/docker/romm/redis-data
mkdir -p /volume1/docker/mariadb-romm
```
### 2. Network Bridge Setup
Create a new network bridge named `rommbridge` following standard Docker networking practices. You can use [this guide](https://drfrankenstein.co.uk/step-3-setting-up-a-docker-bridge-network-in-container-manager/) for reference.
### 3. Key Generation
#### Authentication Key
Generate your authentication key using:
```bash
openssl rand -hex 32
> 03a054b6ca27e0107c5eed552ea66bacd9f3a2a8a91e7595cd462a593f9ecd09
```
Save the output - you'll need it for the `ROMM_AUTH_SECRET_KEY` in your configuration.
#### API Integration Setup
Follow the dedicated docs page for [API key generation](../Getting-Started/Metadata-Providers.md) to set up your API keys.
### 4. MariaDB Configuration
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!!! important
- This guide uses a dedicated MariaDB container for RomM, but you can use an existing MariaDB instance if preferred
- We're using MariaDB version 10.7 for compatibility
- The container uses port 3306 internally, mapped to 3309 externally
- A simplified health check is implemented for stability
### 5. Docker Compose Configuration
Create a `docker-compose.yml` file with the following content:
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???+ example "Example Docker Compose"
``` yaml
--8<-- "synology.docker-compose.yml"
```
### 6. Initial Launch
1. Start the containers using Docker Compose
2. **Be patient!** The container can take a few minutes to setup on first launch
3. Monitor progress through container logs
4. Access RomM through your browser at `http://your-server-ip:7676`
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!!! important
- Replace placeholder values (UIDs, GIDs, passwords, API keys) with your own
- Ensure proper permissions on all created directories
- Back up your configuration after successful setup
- Monitor logs during initial startup for any errors
## Troubleshooting
- If the web interface shows "page not found," wait for initial setup to complete
- For database connection issues, verify MariaDB container health status
- Check logs for both containers if experiencing issues
- Ensure all volumes are properly mounted with correct permissions
## Contributing
This guide is an abridged version of ChopFoo's original guide. If you have any suggestions or improvements, please submit a pull request to the [RomM docs](https://github.com/rommapp/docs).