How to configure user accounts and permissions on a Synology NAS
To configure user accounts and permissions on a Synology NAS, follow these steps:
Step 1: Access the User Control Panel
1. Open a web browser and enter the Synology NAS IP address or hostname.
2. Log in to the DSM (DiskStation Manager) interface using your administrator credentials.
3. Click on the "Control Panel" icon.
4. In the Control Panel, click on "User" to access the User Control Panel.
Step 2: Create User Accounts
1. In the User Control Panel, click on the "Create" button to create a new user account.
2. Fill in the necessary information such as username, password, and email address.
3. Choose the appropriate user group for the user account.
4. Specify the user quota, which determines the amount of storage space the user can consume.
5. Click "Next" to proceed to the next step.
6. Configure the user's DSM applications access permissions if needed.
7. Click "Apply" to create the user account.
Step 3: Manage User Accounts
1. In the User Control Panel, you can see a list of existing user accounts.
2. To modify an existing user account, select it and click on the "Edit" button.
3. You can change the user's credentials, group, quota, and application permissions.
4. To delete a user account, select it and click on the "Delete" button.
Step 4: Set Folder Permissions
1. To assign folder permissions to a user account, go to the "Shared Folder" section in the Control Panel.
2. Select the shared folder you want to configure, and click on the "Edit" button.
3. Go to the "Permissions" tab.
4. Click on the "Add" button to add a new permission rule.
5. Select the user account you want to grant permissions to and specify the access rights (read, read/write, no access).
6. Click "OK" to save the permissions.
Step 5: Apply Advanced Permissions (Optional)
(Note: This step is optional and recommended for advanced permissions configurations)
1. In the User Control Panel, go to the "Advanced" tab.
2. Click on the "Enable advanced user home permissions" checkbox if you want to enable advanced permissions for user home folders.
3. You can configure detailed permissions for individual user home folders by clicking on the "Configure" button.
4. Use the "User" and "Group" tabs to manage permissions for specific users or groups.
5. Click "OK" to save the advanced permissions settings.
By following these steps, you can configure user accounts and permissions on your Synology NAS to effectively manage access and control over your shared folders and resources.
