File Management

Storing, accessing, and sharing files is what Synology systems are built to do best. Whether permissions management, cross-site synchronization, or multi-platform access is what you need, Synology DiskStation Manager has a native solution to help you get started.

Operating systems

Windows, Linux, macOS.

Mobile devices

Android, iOS (DS file, Synology Drive).

Protocols

Accessible through mainstream browsers, SMB, NFS, AFP, FTP, and WebDAV.

Files on your Synology NAS can be accessed directly from Windows or macOS devices. Learn more

User access

Share files publicly, give access to invited users only, or set privileges for specific DSM users and groups.

Access rights

Choose whether users can view, comment, edit, download, or copy shared files and folders. Windows Access Control List (ACL) settings can be managed from your NAS. Learn more.

Password Protection

Secure each share with a strong password for added privacy.

Share expiry

Select when a shared item will expire based on date and time, or how many times it has been accessed.

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Multi-platform integration
Simple management

Operating systems

Windows, Linux, macOS.

Mobile devices

Android, iOS (DS file, Synology Drive).

Protocols

Accessible through mainstream browsers, SMB, NFS, AFP, FTP, and WebDAV.

Files on your Synology NAS can be accessed directly from Windows or macOS devices. Learn more

User access

Share files publicly, give access to invited users only, or set privileges for specific DSM users and groups.

Access rights

Choose whether users can view, comment, edit, download, or copy shared files and folders. Windows Access Control List (ACL) settings can be managed from your NAS. Learn more.

Password Protection

Secure each share with a strong password for added privacy.

Share expiry

Select when a shared item will expire based on date and time, or how many times it has been accessed.

Multi-platform integration
Simple management
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Access and sharing

With support for mainstream protocols and many types of clients, Synology solutions make accessing and sharing data easier and faster.

Multi-platform integration

Easily integrate your NAS into any environment with wide support for browsers, mobile platforms, operating systems, and network transfer protocols. Learn more

Sharing files and folders

Share files and folders using links or QR codes, and configure security and access options for additional data protection. Learn more

Access and sharing

Synology Drive

Synology Drive

Empower efficient teamwork with collaborative file management and synchronization services between devices.

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Presto File Server

Presto File Server

Share files between sites at exceptional speeds with transfer acceleration designed to maximize your bandwidth use.

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File Station

File Station

Administer and manage shared folders and files directly from your browser.

Secure encryption

Universal Search

Search through files, metadata, and more on your NAS. Integration with Windows Search and macOS Spotlight makes it easy to find files.

Syncing and management

Ensure essential files and folders are synchronized across devices and locations with solutions for on-premises, cloud, and hybrid cloud storage.

Streamlined synchronization

Synchronize and back up your public cloud storage to Synology NAS or replicate files and folders between NAS servers in different locations.

Simple management

Monitor your storage, track changes to files, schedule tasks, and set user bandwidth quotas with clear logging, settings, and management options.

Access and sharing

Cloud Sync

Cloud Sync

Connect your Synology NAS with public cloud services and sync data to and from Dropbox, Google Cloud Storage, Microsoft Azure, and other accounts.

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Synology Drive ShareSync

Synology Drive ShareSync

Synchronize files and folders between Synology NAS devices to enable access to the most updated files across offices and locations.

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Hybrid Share

Hybrid Share

Combine cloud and on-premises file storage with Synology C2, providing file streaming, fast local caching, and bandwidth offloading for efficient multi-site data management.

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Immutable data storage

WriteOnce technology helps you meet data retention and protection requirements by preventing some or all changes to important data for a set time period.

Immutable data storage

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