Synology¶
Mount a Synology NAS as a Windows drive over WebDAV.
Before you begin¶
Prepare the following in advance:
- Install and enable the WebDAV Server package in DSM — Synology's guide.
- For access from outside your network, set up DDNS: DSM → Control Panel → External Access → DDNS → Add — about Synology DDNS.
- Default WebDAV ports: 5005 (http) / 5006 (https).
Connect¶
- Click Add in the toolbar.
- Choose NAS → Synology.
- Select https, enter the server address (DDNS hostname or IP) and port, then your DSM username and password.
- Pick the TLS/SSL version matching your DSM setting, and click Connect.
Settings¶
| Setting | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|
| Protocol | https or http | https |
| Address / Port | NAS host and WebDAV port | 5006 (https) |
| Path | Shared folder mounted as the drive root | all shares |
| TLS/SSL | TLS version used for https | auto |
| Timeout | Seconds to wait for a server response | — |
| Read-only | Blocks writes to the mounted drive | off |
Behavior & limits¶
- DSM's TLS/SSL profile level decides which TLS versions the NAS accepts (Control Panel → Security → Advanced): Modern = TLS 1.3 only, Intermediate = 1.2/1.3, Old backward = 1.0–1.3. Match RaiDrive's TLS/SSL setting to it — see Synology: TLS/SSL profile level.
- DSM shared-folder permissions are enforced on the drive.
Troubleshooting¶
| Symptom | Cause | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| Connection refused | WebDAV Server package not running | Start/install the package in DSM |
| TLS handshake fails | DSM profile set to Modern, old TLS selected | Select TLS 1.3, or lower the DSM profile level |
| Works on LAN only | Ports 5005/5006 not forwarded | Forward the port on your router; use the DDNS hostname |
| Trying to connect via QuickConnect fails | Synology QuickConnect does not support WebDAV/SFTP/FTP | Use a DDNS hostname (or IP) and the WebDAV port instead — see forum thread |