How To Create A Shared Folder
You create a shared folder that users can access via File Station or over the network. (2 minutes)
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How To Fix A Forgotten Data Checksum
Learn how to quickly fix a forgotten data checksum setting. To improve data integrity, you enable the data checksum setting of a shared folder. (3 minutes)
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How To Configure Email Notifications
Learn how to quickly configure email notifications to stay informed about system events and take appropriate measures based on reported events. (1 minute)
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How To Back Up Synology NAS To Another NAS
A backup from one Synology NAS to another involves two applications, one on each NAS, a dedicated user account, and a designated target folder on the destination. (5 minutes)
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How To Back Up Synology NAS To USB Disk
A backup from one Synology NAS to a USB disk involves one application installed on the NAS and a USB disk connected to the NAS. The format of the disk must be writeable for the NAS. (4 minutes)
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How To Create A Service Account
Primary objective Create a service account to run a service on your Synology NAS. Secondary objective(s) When you create a service account, you improve the system’s safety and the service’s stability. Background Some services on your NAS, typically backup services, need a user account to log in to the destination NAS. Although it is common
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How To Configure A Fixed IP Address
Configure a fixed IP address on your NAS and your router.
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How To Enable 2-Factor Authentication
Enable 2-factor authentication with a one-time password generator on your smartphone in both DSM 6 and DSM 7.
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How To Recover Failed 2-Factor Authentication
Recover failed 2-step authentication due to an out-of-sync internal clock.
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How To Find Your Synology NAS
Find your Synology NAS on your network by name and IP address.
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