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Tutorial & FAQ > DiskStation Manager
Feb 7, 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
Feb 7, 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
Feb 7, 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
Nov 11, 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...
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Sep 3, 2024 - Purpose This article explains what to do if you have a valid Synology NAS account and password, but are unable to access mounted shared folders via NFS on your Linux computer. Resolution Depending on your needs, do either of the following: Scenario 1...
Tutorial & FAQ > DiskStation Manager
Aug 20, 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
Jul 30, 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...
Tutorial & FAQ > DiskStation Manager
Apr 1, 2024 - Symptoms The data transfer rate between Synology NAS and your client computer is significantly lower than the figures shown in our performance tests . Contents Check the status of your client PC Check the network status between Synology NAS and client...
Tutorial & FAQ > DiskStation Manager
Mar 13, 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
Mar 13, 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
Mar 13, 2024 - Details This article provides some things to check on your NAS and Mac to help prevent or resolve failed Time Machine backups. Resolution On your Synology NAS Make sure DSM is properly configured for Time Machine backups. Make sure your NAS has enough...
Tutorial & FAQ > DiskStation Manager
Dec 25, 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
Nov 30, 2023 - Purpose To enable VMware VAAI on your NFS datastores, you need to install Synology NFS Plug-in for VMware VAAI on each ESXi host. Synology NFS Plug-in can be directly installed on an ESXi server via the command line. Follow the article to install the...
Tutorial & FAQ > DiskStation Manager
Oct 27, 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
Sep 21, 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
Sep 18, 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
Sep 5, 2023 - Details Starting from macOS 11.0 Big Sur, Apple no longer supports AFP servers. 1 As such, using AFP to connect to Synology NAS may pose increased security risks for clients and result in the inability to obtain technical support from Apple. For...
Tutorial & FAQ > DiskStation Manager
Jul 27, 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
Jul 5, 2023 - Contents Accessibility and Connectivity What can I do to access mounted shared folders via NFS and set up permission? How to access files on Synology NAS within the local network (NFS) I cannot mount shared folders via NFS. What should I do? Permission...
Tutorial & FAQ > DiskStation Manager
Jun 28, 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...