Uploaded June 2023 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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In this video, we will go through how to activate SMB from DSM, which allows you to access files on your Synology NAS through File Explorer or Finder.

*The instructions provided in this video only apply to devices running DSM 7.0 and above.

0:00 Introduction
0:42 Enable SMB
1:00 Windows File Explorer
2:45 Mac Finder
3:36 SMB Settings

Learn more:
SMB
synology.com/knowledgebase/DSM/help/DSM/AdminCenter/file_winmacnfs_win
Synology NAS External Access Quick Start Guide
kb.synology.com/DSM/tutorial/Quick_Start_External_Access
How do I save files from a Windows PC to a Synology NAS within the local network?
kb.synology.com/DSM/tutorial/How_to_map_shared_folder_Windows_PC
Store files to Synology NAS from a Mac computer within the local network
kb.synology.com/DSM/help/DSM/Tutorial/store_with_mac?version=6
My Synology NAS doesn't show up in Windows File Explorer. What can I do?
kb.synology.com/DSM/tutorial/What_can_I_do_if_my_Synology_NAS_does_not_show_up_in_Network_in_Windows_File_Explorer
I cannot access a shared folder on my Synology NAS via SMB or AFP. What can I do?
kb.synology.com/DSM/tutorial/Why_cant_access_shared_folder

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