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Chapter 5: File-Sharing & Sync DSM supports the most common protocols to provide seamless file access from Windows, Mac, and Linux devices: • For Windows: SMB/CIFS • For Mac: AFP, SMB • For Linux: NFS, SMB Each operating system has a native file-sharing protocol that delivers the best performance for that platform. SMB supports all three types of operating systems but may be slower than NFS and AFP. Each protocol also has different security implications. To enable one or more file-sharing protocols, go to Control Panel > File Services. For more information, refer to the respective SMB, AFP, and NFS articles. FTP FTP is a convenient way to share files with known or anonymous users. Users can access an FTP server from their computers using web browsers or FTP clients. You can level up transfer security with FTP over SSL (FTPS) and SSH FTP (SFPT). To learn how to configure FTP service, refer to the articles under FTP. 5.3 File Station File Station is a built-in file manager for users to access and manage files easily. Share files securely with customizable access permissions and temporary share links. It's the centralized location to view all files, including photos, songs, and even backup files. Additional features include: • Centralize file access by mounting remote folders and public cloud storage to File Station. • Create file requests for non-DSM users to upload files to Synology NAS. • Access files from anywhere with its mobile application, DS file. To learn more, refer to the articles under File Station. 5.4 Synology Drive Server Synology Drive is a comprehensive file management and collaboration solution that allows you to easily manage, share, and collaborate files with peers. Its package includes three components - Synology Drive Admin Console, Synology Drive, and Synology Drive ShareSync. 40

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Chapter 5: File-Sharing & Sync
DSM supports the most common protocols to provide seamless file access from Windows,
Mac, and Linux devices:
• For Windows: SMB/CIFS
• For Mac: AFP, SMB
• For Linux: NFS, SMB
Each operating system has a native file-sharing protocol that delivers the best performance for
that platform. SMB supports all three types of operating systems but may be slower than NFS
and AFP. Each protocol also has different security implications.
To enable one or more file-sharing protocols, go to
Control Panel > File Services. For more
information, refer to the respective
SMB
,
AFP
, and
NFS
articles.
FTP
FTP is a convenient way to share files with known or anonymous users. Users can access an
FTP server from their computers using web browsers or FTP clients. You can level up transfer
security with FTP over SSL (FTPS) and SSH FTP (SFPT).
To learn how to configure FTP service, refer to the articles under
FTP
.
5.3 File Station
File Station is a built-in file manager for users to access and manage files easily. Share files
securely with customizable access permissions and temporary share links. It’s the centralized
location to view all files, including photos, songs, and even backup files.
Additional features include:
• Centralize file access by mounting remote folders and public cloud storage to File Station.
• Create file requests for non-DSM users to upload files to Synology NAS.
• Access files from anywhere with its mobile application, DS file.
To learn more, refer to the articles under
File Station
.
5.4 Synology Drive Server
Synology Drive is a comprehensive file management and collaboration solution that allows
you to easily manage, share, and collaborate files with peers. Its package includes three
components — Synology Drive Admin Console, Synology Drive, and Synology Drive ShareSync.