One file server for home, work and in-between Set up a file server for your home or small business to back up devices, stream media and share files privately. See how it works Choosing your file server File server for home and business Create a private cloud with Synology NAS, allowing you to store, sync and share securely. Centralize files at home One place for the household's files, photos and media, accessible from every device on your network. Share files privately Send secure links with passwords, expiration dates and watermarks. Share the file without giving it away. Back up automatically Every laptop, phone and workstation protected on a schedule nobody has to remember. Made for businesses and teams Shared folders with real permissions, Active Directory support and version control built in. Synchronize across locations Keep a live copy on every computer and mobile device that lets you edit and sync all locations at once. Make files permanent Write Once, Read Many storage locks critical files so they can be read but never altered or deleted within a set retention period. File server for home Create a private cloud with Synology NAS, allowing you to store, sync and share securely. Centralize files Use a home file server to store all your personal photos, videos and documents in one place, accessible from any device. Automatic photo backup Sync or offload files from your mobile devices without manual intervention. Media on every screen Build a home media server and play your movie, music and photo library on TVs, tablets and phones. Storage that grows Your home storage server starts with what you need and adds drives as your library expands.
Synchronize your workspace Network file storage with a live copy on every device, so an edit anywhere updates everywhere. Live copies Keep current versions on every computer and mobile device without emailing files to yourself. Cloud sync Create a one-way or two-way sync with popular cloud providers on a customizable schedule. Offline access Keep working without internet and everything syncs automatically when your connection comes back.
Share files privately Private file sharing that keeps you in control of every link, download and edit. Secure links Send a password-protected link instead of the file itself and revoke access any time you choose. Watermarks and expiration Stamp shared files with your watermark and set links to expire on a schedule you decide. Permission controls Decide who can view, edit or download by restricting access by folder, user or team.
Made for businesses and teams A small business file server that fits permissions your team is already runs on.
Built-in user account management Quickly manage user accounts and file access priveledges, without needing dedicated IT staff. Local file server Allow Windows, Mac and Linux users to access your file server using SMB/CIFS, browse files via File Explorer, or mount shared folders as network drives. Active Directory Integrate your file server with Active Directory or Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD) to retain existing accounts and replace aging Windows file servers without rebuilding permissions. Windows ACL Grant administrators granular file access and assign read, write or management permissions by department.
Back up automatically Protect every endpoint, file server and physical server with backups that run on a set schedule. Bare-metal backup and recovery Create full-system endpoint backups that can be restored on a new physical computer in case of hardware failure or data loss. SMB file server backup Back up existing Windows or Linux file servers over SMB or rsync with versioned copies you can restore from any point in time. Microsoft 365 backup Back up OneDrive for Business, SharePoint Online, Exchange Online and Teams, stored locally to protect against data loss in the cloud.
Make files permanent WORM (Write Once, Read Many) storage locks data at the storage layer so that once written, it can never be altered, overwritten, or deleted until a set retention period expires. Retention locks Protect critical data with WORM storage that keeps files readable while preventing edits or deletions until a set retention period ends. Intranet only Run the whole server offline with zero outside exposure for regulated or air-gapped environments. Access controls Decide exactly who reads or manages locked records, with every permission set per folder or person.
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J series Personal file server Simplify how you store and share personal files at home.
  • Personal file sharing
  • Replace the public cloud
  • One place for all your files
 Recommended : DS223j
Value series Home file server for families Bring family files together and share them from one place.
  • Sync files across devices
  • Sync to and from the cloud
  • Access network files remotely
 Recommended : DS423
Plus series Remote work file server Connect your team to the same files, wherever they work.
  • Share and sync large files
  • Full-system backup and recovery
  • Upgrade capacity with expansion
 Recommended : DS925+
XS+ / XS series Small office file server Power high‑volume file sharing for busy small offices.
  • Serve files to the office
  • Deploy a high-traffic file share
  • Upgrade to 10GbE networking
 Recommended : DS1823xs+
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