Synology DSM external users

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uvprotector

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#305730 31-May-2023 13:48

Hi,

I think my question is easy but need to be put on the right path.

I bought a Synology DS723+, running DSM 7.1.1-42962 Update 5.

Created some users, their passwords and a folder for each, set permissions to read/write.

Which app do I use so the users to access their folders for up and download externally?

I don't want to use quickconnect because they can then access all folders, unless it is possible to create a quickconnect for multiple users?

Thanks

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#3082780 31-May-2023 13:52

How do you want the users to access their folders? Via web? If so - use the file station app.
Quickconnect is just easy remote access without pinholing required to hit the Synology.

Under System > Login Portal > Applications > File Station - set an alias like fs

Then accessible via www.url/fs and login with credentials.

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#3082781 31-May-2023 13:53

Also as a heads up DSM 7.2 is out as well.

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#3082928 31-May-2023 17:15

use DS file app on a phone if its just for accessing files. but you can also use quickconnect on a pc as you can configure what each user has access to and what files/folders they can see.

Under the users and groups select the user, then in the permissions tab select the applications they have access to. then you just need to set your permissions in file station/shared folder

My friend has access to my NAS and the only thing he has access to is file station and in there 2 of the 10 folders. same for my parents they have access to a different set of folders using a different account.

Can also access it via DDNS. same as above applies for setting permissions.

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#3082932 31-May-2023 17:30

@Jiriteach
Thanks for your reply. I updated to 7.2 but had to do it manually,
You asked if I wanted to access via web, is there other ways?

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#3082934 31-May-2023 17:32

uvprotector: @Jiriteach
Thanks for your reply. I updated to 7.2 but had to do it manually,
You asked if I wanted to access via web, is there other ways?

No worries - There is if the users are on the LAN but if not then web is the best approach.

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#3082968 31-May-2023 19:16

you could also setup a VPN on the NAS and the remote user could VPN in and access the folders/files as if they were on the local network

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#3083022 31-May-2023 20:11

QuickConnect is just an external access. Each user has its own login.

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