How do I install applications with Package Center?
How do I install applications with Package Center?
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Package Center offers a variety of web applications in package form that can expand the functionality of your Synology NAS. You can install Synology packages to share files on the cloud, display photos with an online album, set up a VPN environment, and much more. In addition, you can also install packages provided by third parties or from your local computer.
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Install Synology approved packages
- Go to Package Center > All Packages and you can see all packages compatible with your Synology NAS model.
- Select a package and click Install. For paid packages, please check these notes before purchasing.
- After installed, the package appears in Main Menu.
Install third-party packages
- Go to Package Center > Settings.
- Go to Package Sources and click Add.
- Enter a name and the URL for a third-party package repository. You may need to go to the developer's website to find the link. If you encounter an "Invalid location" message, ensure that you have entered a valid address.
- Packages from this new source appear in Community. It might take a while to load the available packages for the first time.
Install packages from a local computer manually
When you want to install a specific version of a package or do not have Internet access on your Synology NAS, you can install packages manually by uploading .spk files from your local computer.
- Go to Download Center and select your Synology NAS model.
- Go to the Packages tab and download the .spk file.
- On your Synology NAS, go to Package Center and click Manual Install.
- Click Browse and select the .spk file you downloaded.
- Confirm the package information and click Apply.
Purchase paid packages
- Before purchasing, ensure your NAS has been signed in to your Synology Account (configurable at DSM Control Panel > Synology Account). Sign up for an account if not having one yet.
- Packages are priced in U.S. dollars.
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Supported payment methods:
- American Express, MasterCard, Visa credit/debit cards
- Apple Pay
- When your transaction involves currency conversion, your credit/debit card issuer might apply extra fees not shown in the displayed price. Synology cannot refund these fees since they are determined by the issuer. For details, please reach out to your issuer.