To set up the Synology Drive Client, you need to install the software, connect it to your Synology NAS using its IP address or QuickConnect ID, and configure sync or backup tasks. The default network port used for client connections is TCP port 6690.
Synology Drive Client Setup Steps
Before starting, ensure that Synology Drive Server is installed on your Synology NAS via the Package Center, and the “My Drive” or Team Folders are enabled in the Synology Drive Admin Console.
- Download and Install the Client: Go to the Synology Download Center on your computer, select your NAS model, and under the Desktop Utilities tab, download and install the Synology Drive Client for your operating system (Windows, macOS, or Linux).
- Launch the Client: Open the Synology Drive Client application and click Start Now.
- Connect to your NAS:
- Enter your NAS’s IP address, DDNS hostname, or QuickConnect ID, along with your username and password.
- You can click the downward arrow to scan your local network for available Synology devices.
- For a secure connection, enable the SSL data transmission encryption option.
- Click Next. If you encounter connection issues, ensure the connection information is correct and the Synology Drive Server is running.
- Configure Task: Select either Sync Task or Backup Task, and click Next.
- For Sync Tasks: Choose the local computer folders you want to sync with a specific folder on your NAS (e.g.,
\\home\\Drive\\Syncfolder). You can configure advanced settings like file filters and sync direction (bidirectional, one-way upload, or one-way download). - For Backup Tasks: Select the local folders to back up and choose a destination on your NAS. You can set up backup rules (file size, type, etc.) and a backup mode (continuous, manual, or scheduled).
- For Sync Tasks: Choose the local computer folders you want to sync with a specific folder on your NAS (e.g.,
- Finalize: Click Done to complete the setup. The Synology Drive icon in your system tray or menu bar indicates the connection status and file activity.
Required Network Ports
For external access (connecting from outside your local network), you may need to set up port forwarding on your router.
- The primary port for the Synology Drive desktop client is TCP port 6690. This port is used for file synchronization and backup tasks.
- If using QuickConnect, you don’t typically need to manually configure port forwarding, as it uses a relay service.
- For web portal access (using a browser) or mobile apps, Synology Drive uses the standard DSM web ports, typically TCP 5001 for HTTPS or customized ports defined in
Control Panel>Login Portal>Applications. - It is highly recommended to use a VPN to connect to your local network for enhanced security rather than exposing ports directly to the internet.