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How to Sync Files from My Computer to My Synology NAS | Synology
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How to Sync Files from My Computer to My Synology NAS | Synology

Introduction to Synology Drive Server

In this section, we are introduced to Synology Drive Server and its features.

Syncing Files with Synology Drive Server

  • With Synology Drive Server, you can sync files on your computer to your Synology NAS.
  • Once the data has been properly synced, you can easily share the link with others.
  • Synology Drive Server also saves multiple versions of your files for quick recovery if necessary.

Enabling Shared Folder as a Team Folder

  • To enable a shared folder as a team folder, launch Synology Drive Admin Console.
  • Go to the Team Folder page and select the shared folder you want to sync with.
  • Click Enable and configure version control if needed. Then click OK.

Configuring Permissions for Shared Folders

  • To configure permissions for the shared folder, go to Control Panel > Shared Folder.
  • Select the folder that was enabled as a Team Folder and click Edit > Permissions.
  • Make sure that the permissions are configured appropriately and click Save if any changes were made.

Checking User Permissions in Synology Drive

  • To check user permissions in Synology Drive, go to Control Panel > Application Privileges > Synology Drive.
  • Configure user and group permissions as necessary and click Save.

Setting up Connection between Synology NAS and Computer

  • Download and install Synology Drive Client to your computer from the Synology Download Center.
  • Launch Synology Drive Client and connect to your Synology NAS using its domain name, QuickConnect ID, or IP address. Enter the username and password.
  • Select Sync Task and confirm the path of the local and remote folders you want to sync.

Advanced Sync Settings

  • To configure advanced sync settings, click Advanced in Synology Drive Client.
  • On the File Filter page, you can filter out certain file sizes, filenames, or extensions from being synced.
  • On the Sync Mode page, you can set the sync direction to two-way sync or one-way download/upload.

Finalizing Setup and Using Synology Drive Client

  • Apply your settings, click Done to finish setup, and find the Synology Drive Client icon in the system tray.
  • Left-click on the icon to view records of file uploads, downloads, and notifications. Double-click on it to launch the client.
  • Open the sync folder in Windows File Explorer or Finder on Mac to directly drag files for syncing.

Sharing Files and Restoring Previous Versions

  • Right-click on a synced file to get a file sharing link using Synology Drive.
  • To download a previous version of a synced file, right-click on it and select Browse previous versions.

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Video description

In this video, we will demonstrate how to use Synology Drive Server to sync your computer data to your Synology NAS. Once the data is fully synced, you can share the file link with others at any time, or download a previous version of the file if necessary. 0:00 Introduction 0:22 Agenda and preparation 0:39 Enable Team Folders in Synology Drive Admin Console 1:54 Set up a connection between your Synology NAS and PC 3:53 Sync files and get shareable links 4:35 Download a previous version of a synced file Learn more: - Synology Drive Quick Start Guide for administrators https://kb.synology.com/DSM/tutorial/Quick_Start_Synology_Drive_admin - Synology Drive Quick Start Guide for users https://kb.synology.com/DSM/tutorial/Quick_Start_Synology_Drive_users - My files won't sync between Synology Drive and Synology Drive Client. What can I do? https://kb.synology.com/DSM/tutorial/Why_are_files_not_synced_between_- Synology_Drive_and_Drive_desktop_application - How do I back up data on my computer using Synology Drive Client? https://kb.synology.com/DSM/tutorial/How_to_back_up_data_on_my_computer_using_Drive - What should I do if the message "the file is in use, or access is denied" shows up while syncing on Synology Drive Client? https://kb.synology.com/DSM/tutorial/What_to_do_if_file_access_locked_when_syncing_Drive_Client - What is On-demand Sync? https://kb.synology.com/DSM/tutorial/What_is_On-demand_Sync #SynologyOfficial #SetupNAS #SynologyDrive #GetStartedWithSynology