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What are the differences between QuickConnect and DDNS?

Last updated:Jul 14, 2023

What are the differences between QuickConnect and DDNS?

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QuickConnect1 and Dynamic Domain Name System (DDNS) allow you to remotely access your Synology devices. They share similar functions but are inherently different in terms of network process. QuickConnect allows your Synology devices to establish an indirect connection to your Synology products, such as DSM and SRM, through Synology QuickConnect servers. In contrast, DDNS can establish a direct connection to your Synology products.

QuickConnect and DDNS comparison table
QuickConnect
DDNS
Configurations on the parent router
  • Not required
  • Simple setup
  • Required
  • Takes longer to complete the setup2
Let's Encrypt certificate
Yes3
Yes4
Third-party certificates
No
Yes
Transmission speed
Lower
Higher
Recommended for
Beginner
Advanced level

Notes:

  1. QuickConnect and DDNS support connections to both DSM or SRM.
  2. To connect to your Synology device through DDNS or a public IP address (including a specified port, such as https://220.xxx.xxx.xxx:5001), you have to set up port-forwarding rules to your Synology device on the parent router or modem.
  3. When you connect to QuickConnect server, a Let's Encrypt certificate will be applied automatically.
  4. Refer to this article to obtain a certificate from Let's Encrypt.

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