How do I create a QuickConnect ID?

How do I create a QuickConnect ID?

1. Set up QuickConnect

  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.
  4. Create your own QuickConnect ID in the QuickConnect ID field.

What is the Synology QuickConnect ID?

If you haven’t already signed up for an account, you can do that here as well. After you log in, create a QuickConnect ID. This is a username of sorts that you’ll use to access your NAS remotely. After that, tick the check box to agree to the terms of service and privacy policy, and then hit the “Apply” button.

Can I change Synology QuickConnect ID?

Go to Control Panel > QuickConnect > General for DSM 6.2 or Control Panel > External Access > QuickConnect for DSM 7.0 to tick the Enable QuickConnect checkbox. Enter your desired QuickConnect ID in the QuickConnect ID field and click Apply.

Can’t connect to QuickConnect?

Troubleshooting steps. Check if QuickConnect is enabled. Go to Control Panel > QuickConnect and ensure the Enable QuickConnect checkbox is ticked. Afterward, confirm the services you wish to access via QuickConnect are enabled at the Advanced tab.

How safe is Synology QuickConnect?

QuickConnect Web Portal is secured by end-to-end encryption when the browser is redirected to the Synology NAS using LAN or WAN connection. Once again, data transmission over the virtual network tunnel is secured with end-to-end encryption if SSL is enabled.

How do I access Synology DSM?

Manage your Synology NAS with DSM mobile

  1. Open your mobile web browser.
  2. In the address bar, enter the IP address of your NAS.
  3. Enter your DSM account name and password and tap Sign In.

How do I activate QuickConnect?

To enable QuickConnect:

  1. Go to Control Panel > QuickConnect > General.
  2. Check Enable QuickConnect.
  3. Enter your existing Synology Account information or register a new account.
  4. Specify a new QuickConnect ID. Make sure it is easy to remember, so you will be able to access your Synology NAS anytime.
  5. Click Apply.

How can I access my computer files from anywhere?

Online backup services like Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDriveetc provide an easy way to access files from anywhere. Simply create a free account (almost every cloud service offers 10 -15 GB free storage) and upload your files. After uploading, you can access those files and folders remotely.

Can I use NAS without internet?

The home network does not need internet to work internally. No access from the internet will be possible. This includes phones not connected to the internal WiFi. NAS means Network Attached Storage, which means, that the device is, in it’s essence, a small computer with a connected hard drive.

Should you use Synology QuickConnect?

You’ve said it, QuickConnect goes through Synology. However, if you take that variable out, then QuickConnect should be safer than port forwarding because the connection is initiated internally from your DS. The downside is that it’s slower (you’ll notice the impact when streaming video if I’m not mistaken).

How to create a QuickConnect ID for Synology?

If you already have a Synology Account, enter your account information. Create your own QuickConnect ID in the QuickConnect ID field. Then click Apply. Your QuickConnect link information will appear. Use these links to access your Synology NAS. In this example, the address for DSM is http://Quickconnect.to/YourID .

How do I set up a Synology account?

Go to Control Panel > QuickConnect. Check the Enable QuickConnect box. 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.

How to use DSM on a Synology NAS?

Use these links to access your Synology NAS. In this example, the address for DSM is http://Quickconnect.to/YourID . If you do not see the QuickConnect DSM link, click Advanced and make sure DSM is enabled. You can now use the QuickConnect DSM link to access your Synology NAS!

Is the Synology ID ” already in use “?

I found a previous post that said removing the older unit from my Synology online account would free up the previously used ID, so I did that. The older unit is no longer in my account, but the new one is. However, DSM still says the ID is still “already in use”.