Frequently Asked Question

Overview

Synology NAS is designed to make storing and sharing files within your local network quick and simple, allowing you to directly access shared folders and files on the Synology NAS without going through the hassle of logging into DSM everytime. For example, you'll be able to store files to your Synology NAS with Windows Explorer just like other network devices.

1. Before You Start

This article assumes that you have done the following tasks for your DiskStation:

• Set up your Synology NAS device.
• Installed DiskStation Manager (DSM) on your Synology NAS.
• You have downloaded and installed Synology Assistant
• Set up a shared folder on you Synology NAS

2. Mapping a network drive with Synology Assistant

The following steps demonstrate how to map a shared folder on your Synology NAS as a network drive on your computer.
To map a network drive with Synology Assistant:

1. Launch Synology Assistant.
2. Find your Synology NAS and select it. Click Map Drive.
3. Enter your username and password and click Next.
4. Select the shared folder you wish to connect to and click Next.
5. Select a letter for your drive and click Next.
6. Tick the box next to the Open the mapped drive and click Finish.
7. You can now access the mapped folder from the file browser on your computer.