Synology

In this tutorial, we’ll look at how to configure WebDAV on a Synology NAS. If you configure WebDAV, you’ll be able to access your Synology NAS files from an external location. With that said, you need to be comfortable and able (also, willing) to port forward as a WebDAV Server requires it. It’s also important to ensure that WebDAV makes sense for your workflow and requirements. If your goal is to transfer a file, temporarily using SFTP or another form of file transfer (like Synology Drive + Synology QuickConnect) might make the most sense. An even better option would be...

In this tutorial, we’ll look at how to set up an FTP/SFTP Server on a Synology NAS. FTP (File Transfer Protocol) allows you to transfer files from one host to another. In general, an FTP server will allow you to host files that other users can download with an FTP client. In this tutorial, we’ll be utilizing SFTP, which is a secure version of the traditional FTP protocol. Please keep in mind that in order to access your FTP server, you’ll have to utilize port forwarding with a DDNS hostname or a reverse proxy. FTP vs. SFTP on a Synology...