cd /home/poprhythm/docker-infrastructure/synchronet
docker compose up -d
# Wait a few seconds for initialization
docker compose down
sudo chmod -R a+rwX /srv/synchronet

2. Run Configuration Program

Configure your BBS name, sysop info, and enable LORD:

docker exec -it synchronet scfg

In the configuration menu:

Navigate to System → Set your BBS name and sysop information
Navigate to External Programs → Online Programs (Doors) → Available Online Programs
Look for LORD or add it if not already configured
Save and exit (ESC to go back, then save when prompted)

3. Enable LORD Door Game

LORD comes with Synchronet as a JavaScript implementation. To enable it:

# Connect to the container
docker exec -it synchronet bash

# Run the install script for LORD
cd /sbbs
./exec/jsexec /sbbs/xtrn/install-xtrn.js lord

# Exit the container
exit

Alternatively, you can manually configure LORD through scfg:

External Programs → Online Programs → Main section
Add new program with:
- Name: Legend of the Red Dragon
- Internal Code: LORD
- Start-up Directory: ../xtrn/lord
- Command Line: ?lord.js

4. Restart the BBS

docker compose restart

Access Methods

Web Browser (Recommended for friends)

After setting up nginx-proxy-manager:

Navigate to https://bbs.kolpacksoftware.com (or your chosen domain)
Use the fTelnet web interface to connect
Direct websocket URLs:
- WS: ws://your-domain:1123
- WSS: wss://your-domain:11235

Direct Telnet

telnet your-server.com 23

SSH

ssh -p 2222 new@your-server.com

nginx-proxy-manager Configuration

Configure in NPM web interface:

Proxy Host for Web Interface:
- Domain: bbs.kolpacksoftware.com (or your choice)
- Forward Hostname/IP: synchronet (container name)
- Forward Port: 80
- Enable SSL certificate
Proxy Host for WebSocket Terminal (optional, for secure WSS):
- Domain: bbs-term.kolpacksoftware.com
- Forward Hostname/IP: synchronet
- Forward Port: 11235
- Enable WebSocket Support
- Enable SSL certificate

Customization

ORMG Branding

Custom ANSI art files are included in customization/ directory:

answer.ans - Custom welcome screen with "ORMG" branding instead of "Synchronet"
synch.ans.original - Backup of original Synchronet ANSI art

To apply the ORMG branding:

cp customization/answer.ans /srv/synchronet/ctrl/
docker restart synchronet

To revert to original:

rm /srv/synchronet/ctrl/answer.ans
docker restart synchronet

File Locations

Config: /srv/synchronet/ctrl/
Door games: /srv/synchronet/xtrn/
Web files: /srv/synchronet/web/
User data: /srv/synchronet/data/
Custom ANSI: /srv/synchronet/ctrl/answer.ans (welcome screen)

Troubleshooting

Check logs

docker compose logs -f

Access container shell

docker exec -it synchronet bash

Reset permissions

sudo chmod -R a+rwX /srv/synchronet

LORD not appearing

Check that LORD is enabled in scfg under External Programs
Verify the command line is set correctly
Check /srv/synchronet/xtrn/lord/ exists and has the game files

Additional Door Games

Synchronet includes many door games and can run DOS doors through DOSEMU. Popular ones included:

LORD (Legend of the Red Dragon)
TradeWars 2002
BRE (Barren Realms Elite)
Usurper

Install additional doors through scfg or the install-xtrn.js script.

README.md

Synchronet BBS - Legend of the Red Dragon

Features

Initial Setup

1. First Run - Initialize Configuration