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QuickConnect

QuickConnect allows client applications to connect to your Synology NAS via the Internet without the hassle of setting up port forwarding rules. QuickConnect can also work with Synology-developed packages, such as Audio Station, Video Station, Download Station, Surveillance Station, Synology Photos, File Station, Note Station, CMS, Synology Drive, and mobile applications.

To enable QuickConnect:

  1. Go to Control Panel > External Access > QuickConnect.
  2. Check Enable QuickConnect.
  3. If you have not logged in to your Synology Account, a login window will pop up. Enter your existing Synology Account information or register a new account on the window.
  4. Specify a new QuickConnect ID. Make sure it is easy to remember, so you will be able to access your Synology NAS anytime.
  5. Click Apply.

Note:

  • A customized QuickConnect ID can only include English letters, numbers, and dashes (-). It must start with a letter,and cannot end with a dash.

To enhance QuickConnect connectivity:

Your Synology NAS offers advanced options to make the QuickConnect access more adaptable to different network environments.

  1. Go to Control Panel > External Access > QuickConnect > Advanced and click on Advanced Settings.
  2. Select the options below to suit your needs in Options:
    • Enable QuickConnect relay service: Your QuickConnect connection will be relayed via Synology Relay Server when direct QuickConnect access to the Synology NAS is not possible under the current network environment.
  3. Click Apply.

Note:

  • Relayed QuickConnect connection may be slow due to longer network latency.

To enable/disable QuickConnect for specific applications/services:

  1. Go to Control Panel > External Access > QuickConnect > Advanced and click on Advanced Settings.
  2. Select the applications/services you want to enable or disable QuickConnect for in Permission.
  3. Click Apply.

Note:

For better QuickConnect performance, we recommend going to Control Panel > External Access > Router Configuration to configure port forwarding for each service:

  • DSM: 5000 (HTTP); 5001 (HTTPS)
  • Synology Drive: 6690