VPN Server

VPN Server is an add-on package that enables your Synology NAS to become a VPN (virtual private network) server, allowing DSM users over the Internet to access resources shared within the Synology product's local area network. For more information about VPN, refer to here.

Set up VPN Server

Enable PPTP, OpenVPN, or L2TP/IPSec service

Manage VPN Service

Configure network interface, monitor concurrent connections, and check VPN logs

Back up and Restore

You can back up VPN Server and restore it to a previous version via Hyper Backup.

To back up VPN Server:

1. Go to Hyper Backup, click + on the bottom left corner, and select Data backup task to create a backup task.
2. Follow the Backup Wizard's instructions, and choose VPN Server when you are prompted to select applications to back up.
3. After the backup task is complete, the PPTP/OpenVPN/L2TP configuration files, general settings, and privilege will be backed up.

To restore VPN Server:

1. Go to Hyper Backup, and click Restore on the bottom left corner.
2. Select Data and select the desired backup task for restoration.
3. Follow the Restore Wizard's instructions to complete the task. The current PPTP/OpenVPN/L2TP configuration files, general settings, and privilege of VPN Server will be overwritten.