Before using DS file, please make sure your Synology NAS device is running DSM 5.0 or later; otherwise certain features will not be available. Basic configurations must be managed from a computer with access to File Station.
DS file allows you to log in to File Station securely and effortlessly. You can protect your connection via SSL/TLS connections and verify the server certificate installed on your Synology server.
To log into File Station with DS file:
Do either of the following:
Enter the following information on the login page:
Address or QuickConnect ID of the Synology server: Make sure you have enabled QuickConnect at Control Panel > QuickConnect in DSM before logging in with QuickConnect ID.
Your user account and password
If you want to secure your connection, do the following:
Turn on HTTPS if you want your connection to be SSL/TLS-encrypted.
Tap folders and files to open or navigate through them.
Tap Back on your device to return to a previous level.
To adjust display settings, tap and choose Sort by. This option allows you to change the order in which files and folders are displayed, according to file name, size, modified date, creation date, and others.
To search for files or folders, tap > Advanced Search and use the criteria to refine the search. There are options to search all folders or only specified ones, or search according to file type.
Major management actions can be performed by selecting the folder or file you want to manage and opening the action menu by tapping .
To rename, delete, move, copy, or share a folder or file, simply tap and select the action you want. If you want to select multiple items, simply tap > Select. Then choose a batch of items, and select the action you want.
To create a subfolder, simply enter a folder, tap and choose Create Folder.
To add a folder to My Favorites, simply tap next to a folder and select Add to My Favorites. To remove it, go to My Favorites and tap .
To find the properties of a folder or file, go to the folder or file in question, tap and select .
To open files via specific applications or services, tap and Share. Note that this option is only available for files downloaded to your iOS device (at Local Files).
DS file allows you to share files and folders with other people or devices. To do so, simply tap and select Share. This generates a link which can be used to share the selected item. You can customize the validity period of the link or add a password.
To share multiple items, simply tap > Select. Then select the items you want to share, and tap Share.
To view previously generated sharing links, tap and choose Shared links. Any previously generated links will be listed here.
To share files via email, tap > Share and select Mail. Note that this option is only available for files downloaded to your iOS device (at Local Files).
and choose Sort by. This option allows you to change the order in which files and folders are displayed, according to file name, size, modified date, creation date, and others.
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to upload multiple files.
and choose Shared links. Any previously generated links will be listed here.