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Wiki: http://forum.synology.com/wiki/index.php/Contents

Forum: http://forum.synology.com/enu/

Help: https://help.synology.com/dsm/

Download Add ons https://www.synology.com/en-us/support/download/DS214+

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/synologyinc/videos

http://oskarhane.com/use-your-synology-as-a-local-dns-cache/

1. Install DNS Server app
2. Enable Name Resolution

Tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42tG5lf-a_E

Quick Guide: https://kb.synology.com/en-global/DSM/tutorial/Quick_Start_Hyper_Backup

Documentation: https://kb.synology.com/en-global/DSM/help/HyperBackup/BackupApp_desc?version=7

Restore Tools: https://kb.synology.com/en-global/DSM/help/HyperBackupExplorer/hyperbackupexplorer?version=7

http://www.aceperipherals.com/2016/synology-data-backup-how-to-choose-between-snapshot-replication-cloud-station-and-hyper-backup

https://originhelp.synology.com/dsm/?section=DSM&version=5.2&link=BackupApp%2FBackupApp_desc.html

https://www.broadbandbuyer.co.uk/features/2629-how-to-back-up-your-synology-nas-device-data-with-time-backup/

Versioning and deduplication is not supported on local USB/ESATA backups using Backup & Replication. Install “Time Backup” add on from Package Center.

Limitation of “Time Backup” is that it only backs up an entire volume/share. Not single folders.

DSM → Main Menu → Time Backup

Select Timeline (tab) to choose the right version to restore.

There is a Download option under Action to save restored data locally.

You should be able to also select versions with the timeline bar (dragging) at the bottom.

For help with Time Backup click the ? (help) in the upper right hand corner of the Time Backup Window/Tab.

https://www.synology.com/en-us/knowledgebase/DSM/tutorial/Backup_Restore/How_to_back_up_and_restore_Windows_Exchange_server_with_Active_Backup_for_Server

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZX8XK9Wy2Y

1. Go to Package Center, find Cloud Station, and then click Install.
2. Launch Cloud Station.
3. If you have not enabled the user home feature, you'll be prompted to do so. Click OK.
4. You'll be redirected to the user settings page. Enable user homes and click Apply.
5. Now go back to Cloud Station and you'll be prompted to enable it. Click Yes.
6. Go to Privileges and specify which users will be able to use Cloud Station. Click Save.

https://www.synology.com/en-us/knowledgebase/faq/299

Port forward CloudStation 6690 TCP DS photo 80, 443 (HTTPS) TCP DS audio 5000, 5001 (HTTPS) TCP DS cam 5000, 5001 (HTTPS) TCP

Android devices:

DS file 4.x and a DiskStation running DSM 4.3 and later: 5000, 5001 (HTTPS)
DS file version prior to 4.0 or a DiskStation running DSM 4.2 or earlier: 5005, 5006 (HTTPS)
TCP

iOS devices:

DS file 5.x and a DiskStation running DSM 4.3 and later: 5000, 5001 (HTTPS)
DS file version prior to 4.0 or a DiskStation running DSM 4.2 or earlier: 5005, 5006 (HTTPS)

Windows Phone: 5000, 5001 (HTTPS) DS finder 5000 (HTTP), 5001 (HTTPS) TCP DS video 5000 (HTTP), 5001 (HTTPS) TCP DS download 5000 (HTTP), 5001 (HTTPS) TCP DS cloud 6690 TCP DS note 5000 (HTTP), 5001 (HTTPS) TCP

Setup QuickConnect to bypass port forward

1. Go to Control Panel > QuickConnect.
2. Check the Enable QuickConnect box.
3. If you do not have a Synology Account, click Log in to or register a Synology Account. Enter the required information and click OK. If you already have a Synology Account, enter your account information.
4. Create your own QuickConnect ID in the QuickConnect ID field. Then click Apply.
5. Your QuickConnect link information will appear. Use these links to access your Synology NAS.
6. If you do not see the QuickConnect DSM link, click Advanced and make sure DSM is enabled.
7. You can now use the QuickConnect DSM link to access your Synology NAS!

Disk Station Manager http://QuickConnect.to/YourQuickConnectID

Photo Station http://QuickConnect.to/YourQuickConnectID/photo

Cloud Station clients and Mobile devices use: YourQuickConnectID

Video Tutorials https://www.synology.com/en-us/knowledgebase/?query=cloud%20station&category=All&orderby=rank&page=1#tab_search

CloudStation can also be accessed via browser. See text above.

1. Go to Cloud Station > Overview and click the Computers button.
2. Click the button to download Cloud Station for your operating system. (You can also download Cloud Station from the Synology Download Center.) https://www.synology.com/en-us/support/download

1. Launch the installer on your computer and follow the onscreen instructions.

https://help.synology.com/dsm/?section=DSM&version=5.2&link=MainMenu%2Fpersonalphoto.html https://help.synology.com/dsm/?section=PhotoStation&version=6.3&link=photo.html

Tested on Samsung Galaxy Nexus Android Version 4.2.2 (Jellybean)

1. Open Play Store and install DS Photo
2. Open DS Photo and enter credentials for Synology Diskstation (Hostname or QuickConnect, Username/Password) and login

1. Tap 3 dots upper right → Create New Album → Name Album
2. Tap 3 dots upper right → Upload → Take Photo → Phone camera app appears, take photo → tap check mark (bottom right) to approve, recycle to retake
3. Tap Album below Upload to (bottom) → Tap box to left of album to upload to → Tap choose album (bottom right)
4. Tap upload symbol (upper right) and photo will upload to Album chosen.

1. Tap 3 dots upper right → Upload → Phone Gallery → Tap photo to select → Next → Next
2. Tap Album below Upload to (bottom) → Tap box to left of album to upload to → Tap choose album (bottom right)
3. Tap upload symbol (upper right) and photo will upload to Album chosen.

Tested on IPad 4 IOS Version 9.1 (13B143)

1. Go to the App Store, download and install DS Photo
2. Open DS Photo and enter credentials for Synology Diskstation (Hostname or QuickConnect, Username/Password) and login
3. Tap 3 dots upper right → Upload → Camera → Phone camera app appears, take photo → tap Use Photo (bottom right) to approve, retake to retake
4. Tap Upload to (bottom) → Tap box to left of album to upload to → Tap Done (upper right)
5. Tap upload (upper right) → Done → photo will upload to Album chosen.

1. Tap 3 dots upper right → Upload → Photo Library → Tap picture to select → Next → Next
2. Tap Upload to (bottom) → Tap box to left of album to upload to → Tap Done (upper right)
3. Tap upload (upper right) → Done → photo will upload to Album chosen.