Share File Links

Files or folders stored on your Synology NAS can be shared quickly and easily. Simply right-click a file or folder and select Share file links. This generates a link and QR code, which can be sent to friends or other users. They can follow the link to download the selected file or folder, whether or not they possess a DSM account.

To share file links:

1. Select the files or folders you want to share.
2. Right-click one of the selected files or folders or click the Action menu. Then choose Share file links.
3. Share links and QR codes are displayed in the window that appears.
4. The following options can also be modified:
   • Validity period: You can customize valid access periods and access times for shared links.
     • Customize validity period: You can determine how long a shared link will remain active after creation. The link will turn invalid once it passes the specified period.
     • Customize valid access times: You can determine how many times a shared link can be accessed. The link will turn invalid once it passes the specified times.
   • Share with DSM users: You can share the link with DSM users or groups by selecting them from the drop-down list. Please note that you cannot share with the guest account and users group.
   • Share with others: You can share password-protected links with other people, including non-DSM users.

To enable gofile.me links:

1. Go to Control Panel > QuickConnect and make sure Enable QuickConnect is checked. If you have not set up QuickConnect, you can can do so in this page.
2. Next, click Advanced and make sure File Sharing is checked.
3. Shared files can be downloaded without having a DSM account by accessing the gofile.me sharing link.

Customize Shared Link Page

File Station offers you various options to stylize the shared link page.

1. Go to File Station > Settings > Shared Links > Custom.
2. Select Customize shared link page and click Custom settings.
3. You can customize the page in the ways below:
   • Template: Choose either default template.
   • Background: Click the thumbnail or + to choose a default wallpaper, image on your Synology NAS, or a previously applied image.
   • Logo: Click the thumbnail or + to choose an uploaded image (smaller than 1 MB), image on your Synology NAS, or a previously applied image. The logo can be positioned in any of the four corners.
4. Click Preview to see if any adjustments are needed.
5. Click OK to apply the settings.

Managing Shared Links

Existing shared links can be managed by going to Tools > Shared Links Manager. In the window that appears, there are options to edit, share, or remove existing shared links.