Creating your own NAS-based cloud server is remarkably easy, thanks to the modern
operating systems and apps available for a NAS drive. In this example we’re going to use the
Synology DS216play NAS fitted with a pair of 6TB Seagate IronWolf hard drives.
We’ve pre-fitted the two IronWolf drives and run through the initial set up process; this involves creating an admin
user account and installing the latest version of DSM OS.
CREATING YOUR CLOUD
How to Set Up a Cloud Using
a Home NAS
First we need to install the Cloud Station Server
from the Package Centre, located on the DSM
desktop. In the Package Centre, you can find
the Cloud Station Server app in the Business section. Click
on Install and Agree to allow the new app to install on your
Synology NAS.
STEP 1Open the Control Panel from the DSM desktop
and scroll down the side panel until you come
to QuickConnect. Click the QuickConnect link,
and in the right-hand main pane, tick the Enable QuickConnect
box. You need to enter your email and sign up for a Synology
account but you will be allowed a connection to the cloud
server without opening your router.
STEP 2With QuickConnect enabled, and once you’ve
confirmed the new account with Synology (via
an email sent to you), click the Apply button in
the Control Panel. Scroll up a little way in the Control Panel until
you come to User and click on it. The right-hand pane of this
section will detail the current accounts with access to the NAS. STEP 3To create a new user, click on the Create button
and fill in the form detailing Name, Description,
Email and Password. You can tick the boxes to
send the user an email to inform them of their new account.
Click the Next button when you’re done. STEP 4Advanced Cloud Uses