How do I sync my Mac with Synology NAS?

In Windows File Explorer, macOS Finder, Linux File Browser, you can drag files into the sync folder. The files will be synced over to your Synology NAS and connected clients. Right-click on a synced file and select Synology Drive > Get link to share the file with others.

Does Synology NAS work with Mac?

Originally Answered: Does Synology work on Macs? It does! The Synology DSM OS (currently at 5.0) has Apple File Protocol (AFP) as one of the methods of file sharing (along with SMB for the Windows folks and NFS for the Linux/Unix crowd). It also has built in Time Machine backup capabilities.

How do I access my NAS drive on a Mac?

The Process for Successfully Connecting NAS to Mac OS X:

In the OS X top navigation select ‘go’
Then ‘connect to server’
When the connect to server window opens, enter the system IP address and NAS share name and push ‘connect’
You’ll then be prompted to enter a username and password to connect to the server.

How do I sync local files with Synology NAS?

Managing Sync Tasks

Sign in to the source Synology NAS and go to Control Panel > Shared Folder Sync > Task List.
Click Create.
Enter a name for the task.
Select the shared folder or shared folders you want to sync to the destination.
Specify the destination Synology NAS and select the sync options that suit your needs:

How do I use Synology NAS as cloud?

Set up connection between your Synology NAS and your computer. Go to Package Center, find Cloud Station Server, and then click Install. Launch Cloud Station Server. In the Overview tab, click the button under Cloud Station Drive to download Cloud Station Drive for your operating system.

Can’t connect to Synology NAS Mac?

For Mac

Go to Finder > Go > Connect to Server.
Disconnect any unresponsive connections to the Synology NAS from the Finder sidebar, then start from Step 1 to reconnect.
Use Force Quit to restart Finder, and try to connect to your Synology NAS again.

How do I mount a NAS on a Mac?

Map a network drive to Mac OS X

From the Mac OS X Finder, hit Command+K to bring up the ‘Connect to Server’ window.
Enter the path to the network drive you want to map, ie:
Enter your login/password and click “OK” to mount the network drive.
The drive will now appear on your desktop and in the Finder window sidebar.

How do I sync NAS to NAS?

4 Simple Steps to Sync NAS to NAS in Windows 10/8/7

Launch the best free NAS sync software – AOMEI Backupper Standard.
Click Add Folder > Share/NAS > Add Network Location, type the IP address of the NAS device.
Repeat the steps in the Step2 to add another Synology NAS as the destination.

What is Synology cloud Station Drive?

Synology Cloud Station Drive is an application designed to synchronize files between your Synology NAS and computers via the Internet, ensuring that your data is always up-to-date and enabling you to easily access your files.

How to configure Synology NAS as a Mac file server?

At Control Panel > File Services > SMB/AFP/NFS, you can enable AFP service to make Synology NAS a Mac file server (AFP server). To enable Mac file service: Tick Enable AFP service to make Synology NAS a Mac file server (AFP server).

How do I connect to my Synology DiskStation Manager?

Synology Assistant does allow you to connect to your Synology and if you click on ‘Connect’ it will open your browser and launch the web portal. Logging in here will give you access to your Synology Diskstation Manager, or DSM. You can open the folders of your Synology here, but you can’t easily copy and move folders around.

How do I enable AFP on Synology NAS?

AFP At Control Panel > File Services > SMB/AFP/NFS, you can enable AFP service to make Synology NAS a Mac file server (AFP server). To enable Mac file service: Tick Enable AFP service to make Synology NAS a Mac file server (AFP server).

How do I map drive in synology assistant?

If you have ever used Synology Assistant on a Windows computer before, you notice the option to ‘Map Drive’ does not exist. Synology Assistant does allow you to connect to your Synology and if you click on ‘Connect’ it will open your browser and launch the web portal.