WebDAV is an extension of the HTTP protocol that allows users to manage files stored on a remote server. This article will explain how to enable WebDAV on your Synology NAS and access files right from your computer.

• Before You Start
• Enable WebDAV on your Synology NAS
• Access from Windows 7/8/10
• Access from Mac
• Access from Ubuntu
• What to Know Before Using Windows' Map Network Drive

Before You Start

This article assumes that you have already done the following:

• Set up your Synology NAS.¹
• Installed DiskStation Manager (DSM) on your Synology NAS.
• Configured your Synology NAS to be accessible over the Internet.²

Enable WebDAV on your Synology NAS

1. Sign in to DSM with an account belonging to the administrators group.
2. Go to Package Center to install WebDAV Server.
3. Launch WebDAV Server and tick the Enable HTTP and Enable HTTPS checkboxes. You can customize the port number according to your needs. We recommend that you use the secure HTTPS connection to access your Synology NAS.
4. Save the settings.
5. Once WebDAV has been enabled on your Synology NAS, please follow the instructions below to start accessing files with Windows, Mac, or Linux devices.³

Access from Windows 7/8/10

We suggest RaiDrive and Cyberduck for Windows users. These two drive mapping applications allow you to access NAS folders as if they were on your local drive. Besides, they are free for non-commercial use.

If you want to use Windows' Map Network Drive to access files stored on your Synology NAS, please refer to What to Know Before Using Windows' Map Network Drive for detailed instructions.

Using RaiDrive

1. Download, install, and launch RaiDrive.
2. Click Add on the upper toolbar and go to the NAS tab.
   
3. Enter the following information:
   • Storage: Select Synology.
   • Drive: Select a network drive letter from the drop-down menu.
   • Address: Enter the IP address or the hostname of your Synology NAS.
   • Port: Enter 5006 or the port that you specified for WebDAV on your Synology NAS.
   • Account: Enter your DSM account and password.
4. Click OK. Now you should see the shared folders on your Synology NAS appear in Windows File Explorer.⁴
   

Using Cyberduck

1. Download, install, and launch Cyberduck.
2. Click Open Connection.
   
3. Select WebDAV (HTTPS) from the drop-down menu.
4. Enter the following information:
   • Server: Enter the IP address or the hostname of your Synology NAS.
   • Port: Enter 5006 or the port that you specified for WebDAV on your Synology NAS.
   • Username and Password: Enter the credentials of your DSM account.
     
5. Click Connect. Now you should see the shared folders on your Synology NAS appear in Cyberduck.
   

Access from Mac

For Mac users, we recommend using Finder or Cyberduck to connect to Synology NAS via WebDAV.

Using Finder

1. Click Go > Connect to Server from the menu bar.
   
2. Enter your Synology NAS IP address or domain name preceded by "https://" and followed with ":5006" (or whatever port number you specified when enabling the WebDAV service).
   
3. Click Connect.
4. Enter your DSM username and password respectively in the Name and Password fields. Click Connect.
   
5. Now you should see the shared folders on your Synology NAS appear in Finder. You can also find your Synology NAS and its shared folders under Locations on the sidebar.
   

Using Cyberduck

1. Download, install, and launch Cyberduck.
2. Click Open Connection.
   
3. Select WebDAV (HTTPS) from the drop-down menu.
4. Enter the following information:
   • Server: Enter the IP address or the hostname of your Synology NAS.
   • Port: Enter 5006 or the port that you specified for WebDAV on your Synology NAS.
   • Username and Password: Enter the credentials of your DSM account.
     
5. Click Connect. Now you should see the shared folders on your Synology NAS appear in Cyberduck.
   

Access from Ubuntu

1. Go to File Browser (or Files).
2. Click Connect to Server on the menu bar.
3. Enter the Server Address and click Connect. If the HTTP protocol cannot be recognized, please change to the DAV protocol.
   
4. Enter your credentials and click Connect.
   
5. Now you should see the shared folders on your Synology NAS appear in File Browser.
   

What to Know Before Using Windows' Map Network Drive

To use Windows' Map Network Drive, you need to obtain a valid SSL certificate first to access your Synology NAS over an HTTPS connection. You have to export the certificate from your NAS and import it to your client device subsequently.

1. Sign in to DSM with an account belonging to the administrators group.
2. Launch WebDAV Server and make sure the Enable HTTPS checkbox has been ticked.
3. Go to Control Panel > Security > Certificate to add and export a certificate.
4. Import the certificate to the client device. For detailed instructions, please refer to the official documentation of your client device.