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Tutorial & FAQ > DiskStation Manager
7 Feb 2025 - Contents Accessibility and Connectivity For DSM / Domain / LDAP Users How do I save files from a Windows PC to a Synology NAS within the local network? How do I access shared folders on my Synology NAS from a Mac computer within a local network? How...
Tutorial & FAQ > DiskStation Manager
7 Feb 2025 - Symptom Connecting to a Synology NAS via SMB on a Windows computer, you cut and paste files from one shared folder to another, but the space is not immediately freed up. Diagnosis This is expected behavior in Windows. When you cut and paste a file between...
Tutorial & FAQ > DiskStation Manager
7 Feb 2025 - Details With Finder on your Mac computer, you can directly access shared folders and files stored on your Synology NAS without the hassle of login to DSM every time. Resolution Settings on Synology NAS Sign in to DSM as an administrator. Go to Control...
Tutorial & FAQ > DiskStation Manager
7 Feb 2025 - Purpose The Files app on your iPhone or iPad allows you to access shared folders and files on your Synology NAS via SMB without repeatedly logging into DSM. This requires both devices to be on the same local network (LAN) and the SMB file service to...
Tutorial & FAQ > DiskStation Manager
11 Nov 2024 - Purpose This article will show you how to back up data from your Mac to Synology NAS using Apple's Time Machine , a backup utility included with macOS 10.5 and above. Contents Set up DSM for Time Machine Back up to your NAS via Time Machine Resolution...
Help > DiskStation Manager > SMB Service
12 Sep 2024 - At Control Panel > File Services > SMB Settings, you can enable this function to browse files on your Synology NAS via Windows Explorer or mount shared folders as network drives. To enable SMB protocol: Select the Enable SMB service checkbox. Click Apply...
Tutorial & FAQ > DiskStation Manager
20 Aug 2024 - Symptoms When using Windows File Explorer to rename a file on your Synology NAS with a file name that is allowed in File Station, you encounter an error message saying "The file name you specified is not valid or too long. Specify a different file name...
Tutorial & FAQ > DiskStation Manager
30 Jul 2024 - Symptoms Adobe Photoshop or Adobe Bridge returns the following errors when you edit or save a file located on a Synology NAS: Could not complete this operation because this file is in an unknown format. Could not save because of a disk error. Could not...
Help > DiskStation Manager > SMB Service
13 Jun 2024 - The WS-Discovery service allows users to access the SMB service on Synology NAS via Windows network discovery. To enable WS-Discovery: Go to Control Panel > File Services > SMB and scroll down to the WS-Discovery section. Tick the Enable Windows network...
Tutorial & FAQ > DiskStation Manager
13 Mar 2024 - Symptoms You have enabled SMB3 Multichannel but the data transfer rate remains the same. Resolution Make sure all of the following requirements are met: Software requirements: Both your Synology NAS and client meet SMB software specifications . Hardware...
Tutorial & FAQ > DiskStation Manager
13 Mar 2024 - Purpose This article explains how to deploy SMB3 Multichannel to enhance throughput and how SMB3 Multichannel differs from Link Aggregation. Resolution SMB3 Multichannel is a feature of the SMB protocol that enables servers to use multiple network connections...
Tutorial & FAQ > DiskStation Manager
17 Jan 2024 - Details You've created a domain on your Synology NAS using Synology Directory Server. When you connect to this Synology NAS from your computer using the SMB protocol, you will see the "sysvol" and "netlogon" folders. These folders contain files required...
Tutorial & FAQ > DiskStation Manager
25 Dec 2023 - Symptoms You cannot access a shared folder on your Synology NAS running DSM 6.0 or above via SMB or AFP protocol. Resolution On your Synology NAS Confirm the following: Your Synology NAS and network connection are working properly. 1 Your Synology NAS...
Tutorial & FAQ > DiskStation Manager
15 Dec 2023 - Purpose This article guides you through migrating data from a Drobo NAS to a Synology NAS. Resolution Before you start Make sure the following: Your Drobo model includes "N" or "n" in its name (NAS). Your Synology NAS and Drobo NAS are on the same network...
Tutorial & FAQ > DiskStation Manager
27 Oct 2023 - Details Starting from DSM 7.2, SMB Service supports Auto Block, which enhances Synology NAS security by blocking IP addresses with excessive failed login attempts. This reduces the risk of brute-force attacks on accounts. Resolution SMB Service only...
Tutorial & FAQ > DiskStation Manager
21 Sep 2023 - Purpose To remotely access data on your Synology NAS via SMB, we recommend using a virtual private network (VPN) for secure connection. This article guides you through setting up a VPN. Notes: Avoid exposing the CIFS/SMB ports of your Synology NAS to...
Tutorial & FAQ > DiskStation Manager
18 Sep 2023 - Purpose If the data transfer speed between your Synology NAS and Windows Explorer via SMB/CIFS is slow, refer to this article to check if you have applied appropriate network settings and ensure that both your Synology NAS and client devices are running...
Tutorial & FAQ > DiskStation Manager
27 Jul 2023 - Resolution For DSM 6.2 and earlier: Go to Control Panel > Domain/LDAP > Domain , tick Join domain , and click Domain Options . 1 Select Force from the Enable server signing drop-down menu to enable it, or select Disable to disable it, and click...
Tutorial & FAQ > DiskStation Manager
28 Jun 2023 - Symptoms A Synology NAS and a computer join the same domain. After a domain administrator changes a domain user's domain group on the domain controller, the user does not receive the expected group permission when accessing files/folders on the Synology...
Tutorial & FAQ > DiskStation Manager
12 Jun 2023 - Purpose This article explains how you can map a shared folder as a network drive to a Windows PC within the local area network. This allows direct access to the files and folders on your Synology NAS without signing in to DSM every time. Resolution Create...