11 hours ago
Thanks for reaching out, and great choice with the DXP4800 Plus — it’s a powerful system, and yes, self-hosting a website from it is absolutely possible.
You’re on the right track using Docker and Nginx. Many users deploy websites using containers like WordPress (for full-featured sites) or simple static site setups via Nginx. The key parts to double-check are:
1. Port forwarding on your router – Make sure ports 80 (HTTP) and 443 (HTTPS) are correctly forwarded to your NAS’s IP address.
2. Firewall settings on the NAS – Ensure those same ports are allowed in the NAS’s firewall rules.
3. Reverse proxy or Nginx setup – If using Docker + Nginx, confirm the web root is correctly mapped and the container has network access. You may also need to mount volumes for your site files and Nginx config.
4. Domain and DNS – If you’re using a custom domain, point your domain’s DNS to your public IP (or dynamic DNS if your IP changes often).
5. Let’s Encrypt SSL (optional) – Consider using Nginx Proxy Manager via Docker, which simplifies HTTPS setup.
You’re on the right track using Docker and Nginx. Many users deploy websites using containers like WordPress (for full-featured sites) or simple static site setups via Nginx. The key parts to double-check are:
1. Port forwarding on your router – Make sure ports 80 (HTTP) and 443 (HTTPS) are correctly forwarded to your NAS’s IP address.
2. Firewall settings on the NAS – Ensure those same ports are allowed in the NAS’s firewall rules.
3. Reverse proxy or Nginx setup – If using Docker + Nginx, confirm the web root is correctly mapped and the container has network access. You may also need to mount volumes for your site files and Nginx config.
4. Domain and DNS – If you’re using a custom domain, point your domain’s DNS to your public IP (or dynamic DNS if your IP changes often).
5. Let’s Encrypt SSL (optional) – Consider using Nginx Proxy Manager via Docker, which simplifies HTTPS setup.