Joplin Server on Unraid – Full Install & Setup

👍 👍 👍 WATCH THIS NEXT 👍 👍 👍 If you’re looking for a self-hosted notes solution that syncs across devices without relying on someone else’s cloud, Joplin Server might be exactly what you need. In this video, I’ll walk you step-by-step through installing and configuring Joplin Server on Unraid, connecting it to PostgreSQL, and verifying that everything is running correctly. We’ll cover: • What Joplin Server actually does • Installing the Docker container • PostgreSQL configuration • First login and admin setup • Basic security considerations This is Part 1 of the Joplin mini-series. In the next video, we’ll connect desktop and mobile clients and test full sync with encryption enabled. 🔗 Helpful Links: • PostgreSQL 17: https://youtu.be/UoNXpF1F9Ck • Unraid (Affiliate): https://unraid.net/pricing?via=alientech42 • Private Internet Access (Affiliate): https://piavpn.com/AlienTech42 • Discord: https://discord.gg/kst8fMPx4t • Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AlienTech42 Commands: psql -U postgres CREATE ROLE joplin WITH LOGIN PASSWORD 'joplin'; CREATE DATABASE joplin OWNER joplin; \c joplin GRANT ALL ON SCHEMA public TO joplin; ALTER SCHEMA public OWNER TO joplin; \q Variables:MAILER_ENABLED = 1 (Or 0 to disable) MAILER_HOST = your SMTP server MAILER_PORT = 587 MAILER_SECURITY = starttls MAILER_AUTH_USER = your email address MAILER_AUTH_PASSWORD = your SMTP password or app password MAILER_NOREPLY_NAME = Joplin Server MAILER_NOREPLY_EMAIL = your email address If you run into database or sync issues, join the Discord community — we troubleshoot self-hosted setups there all the time. Thanks for watching! Support the Channel 🔥 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AlienTech42 🔥 Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/alientech42 🔥 Shop on Amazon (no extra cost): https://amzn.to/3vedMqV If you like this video, please give it a thumbs up and subscribe for more Unraid tutorials! Tech I Recommend 🔥 PIA VPN 83% Off: https://piavpn.com/AlienTech42 🔥 Unraid (Affiliate Link): https://unraid.net/pricing?via=alientech42 🔥 Samsung Flash Drive: https://amzn.to/3TOFANd 🔥 Samsung SSD: https://amzn.to/4eHOO5Q 🔥 Google TV 4K: https://amzn.to/3NIF7YN 🔥 Google TV HD: https://amzn.to/3vEPy9K 🔥 GoldenMate UPS: https://tidd.ly/4aooqOH - Use Code: AT4210 to get 10% Off 🔥 vidIQ: https://vidiq.com/AlienTech42 Gear I Use 🎙️ Shure Microphone: https://amzn.to/3v48I8G 🎤 Zoom F1 Field Recorder: https://amzn.to/4beDXhL 📷 Nikon Z30 Camera: https://amzn.to/48IKwHq Even if you don’t buy one of my recommended items, I still earn a small commission on any Amazon purchase made after clicking the link — at no extra cost to you. Your support genuinely helps my family, and I appreciate it more than you know! Connect With AlienTech42 📘 Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555290714084 👥 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3010139302449818/ 📬 Newsletter: https://alientech42.ck.page/7407121354 💬 Discord Community: https://discord.gg/kst8fMPx4t Send Us Mail AlienTech42 PO Box 333 Clare, MI 48617 Need Help? We get a lot of emails, so Discord is the best place to ask questions: 👉 https://discord.gg/kst8fMPx4t Otherwise, feel free to say hello: 📧 team@alientech42.com Please like and subscribe! We appreciate you being part of the AlienTech42 community. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:45 PostgreSQL 1:09 Creating Postgres Database 4:01 Install Joplin Server 10:38 First Login to Joplin Server 12:51 Outro