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Chapter 10: Access Files from Anywhere
When you have set up users or groups with proper access privileges to the shared folders, they can share their
files with your Synology NAS from anywhere.
This chapter explains the ways to access the Synology NAS shared folders within the local network or over the
Internet. For more detailed instructions, please see DSM Help.
Access Files within the Local Network
This section explains how to allow users to use Windows, Mac, or Linux computer to access shared folders on
Synology NAS within the local network.
Note: Before accessing, make sure the relative file sharing protocols have been enabled for your Synology NAS. See
"Enable File Sharing Protocols for All Platforms" for more information.
Access Shared Folders from Windows
To access shared folders from Windows, you can use any of the following methods.
Method 1: Use Synology Assistant to map the shared folders as network drives.
Run Synology Assistant (available at Synology’s Download Center) and select the server from the server list.
Click Map Drive and follow the onscreen steps to finish the setup.
Upon completion, you can access the mapped shared folder directly in Windows Explorer.
Method 2: Use Windows Explorer.
Open a Windows Explorer window and choose Tools > Map network drive to show the Map Network Drive
window. Choose a drive number from the Drive drop-down menu.
Locate the shared folder by doing one of the following:
Enter \\Synology_Server_Name\Shared_Folder_Name in the Folder field.
Click Browse to locate the shared folder, and then click OK.
Enter your user name and password for Synology DiskStation Manager and click OK. Upon completion, you can
access the mapped shared folder directly in Windows Explorer.
- Based on DSM 5.2 1
- Table of Contents 2
- 3 Table of Contents 3
- 4 Table of Contents 4
- Introduction 5
- 6 Chapter 1: Introduction 6
- Online Resources 6
- Manager 7
- DiskStation Manager Desktop 8
- Widgets 9
- Based on DSM 5.2 10
- Modify System Settings 13
- Change Network Settings 14
- Join Wireless Network 14
- Modify Regional Options 15
- Use Energy Saving Features 16
- Check System Information 17
- View System Logs 18
- Monitor System Resources 19
- Analyze System Usage 19
- Scan System Settings 20
- Automate Tasks 21
- Receive Event Notifications 22
- Reset Admin Password 22
- Reinstall Synology NAS 23
- Enable SNMP Service 23
- Enable Terminal Services 23
- Manage Storage Space 24
- Quick or Custom Volumes 25
- RAID Types 25
- Change RAID Type 26
- Hard Disk Requirements 27
- Data Scrubbing 28
- SSD TRIM 28
- Manage Hard Disks 29
- SSD Cache 30
- Hot Spare 30
- Manage External Disks 30
- Manage RAID Groups 31
- RAID Group Types 32
- Change RAID Types 33
- Repair RAID Groups 33
- Expand RAID Groups 33
- Manage Volumes 34
- Repair Degraded Volumes 34
- Manage iSCSI LUNs 35
- Manage iSCSI Targets 35
- Storage Overview 36
- Internet 37
- Set up Router 38
- Add Port Forwarding Rules 38
- DSM Help 39
- Set Up VPN Connection 40
- Enhance Internet Security 41
- Set Up File Sharing 43
- Joining a Windows Domain 44
- Binding to an LDAP Server 44
- Manage Users and Groups 46
- Create Groups 47
- Set Up Shared Folders 48
- Create a Shared Folder 49
- Remove a Shared Folder 49
- Encrypt a Shared Folder 49
- Index Shared Folder Contents 50
- Access Files from Anywhere 51
- Access Files via FTP 53
- Access Files via WebDAV 54
- Sync Files via Cloud Station 54
- File Station Appearance 55
- Manage File Station Options 55
- Search for Files or Folders 56
- Set File Station in Action 56
- Share File Links 56
- Edit Music Information 57
- Edit Photos 57
- Back Up Data 58
- 59
- Enable Web Station 60
- Modify HTTP Service Options 61
- Manage PHP Settings 61
- Package Center 62
- Install or Buy Packages 63
- DS audio 64
- DS cloud 64
- DS download 64
- DS file 64
- Use Other Mobile Devices 65
- Troubleshooting 66
- SYNOLOGY, INC 67
- END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT 67
- LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY 69
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