Synology NAS Tutorial for Beginners (The Easy Way)

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When I purchased my new Synology NAS DiskStation, I had no idea how to use it to improve my current work productivity. That time, I could not find a good Synology NAS tutorial for beginners. So I did not use the machine for the past 2 years. Most companies like Google Drive provide 5 GB of online storage, which is enough for most people. Then I realized my mistake. I spent so much money to purchase this single machine. So I started using this machine.

First, it looks quite difficult for me to store files on that machine. But after some time, it became my regular habit. So, no worries.

I have Synology DiskStation DS218+. I am using it as remote file storage. Every day when I wake up, I turn on my Synology NAS.

When I work on my computer, sometimes I find useful software, books, and images. If I find anything important, I log in to my NAS system via Quickconnect using my QuickConnect ID and copy those files to my NAS system.

At night, when I finished all my system work, I shut down my Synology NAS either via the Synology dashboard -> Tap Profile Icon -> Shut down or via the DS Finder iOS app.

If you want to access your NAS drive file on your mobile device, you have to install the Synology Drive iOS app.

These are things I did in my synology.

  • I created a Quickconnect ID. So if my system is turned on and connected to the internet, I can log into my NAS from anywhere in the world using an internet connection.
  • I shared one of the drives I created in NAS with my office staff. So they can put their daily work in the NAS folder.
  • I installed these packages in the package center: File Station, PDF Viewer, Synology Drive Server, Synology Office, Universal Search, and USB Copy.

How to increase logout time

Go to Control Panel -> Connectivity Section -> Security.

In the General section, set the “Logout timer in minutes”.

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Check Synology NAS DSM OS Version and Update the DSM

Open the Control Panel. In the System section, select Update & Restore
It will show you the current DSM version and information about new updates (if they're available).

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I will keep updating this article with the problems I faced in Synology NAS.

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