WebDAV Server

WebDAV is an extension of HTTP designed to let users edit and manage files stored on remote servers. When WebDAV service is enabled, client programs that support WebDAV, such as certain Windows apps, Mac OS Finder, Linux File Browser, will be able to remotely access the Synology NAS just like accessing a local network drive.

To enable WebDAV:

  1. Check the box marked Enable WebDAV or Enable WebDAV HTTPS connection if you wish to enable WebDAV connections via HTTPS. The default port for WebDAV is 5005, and WebDAV HTTPS is 5006.
  2. Click Apply

Speed Limit

Enabling speed limit allows you to control the maximum usable bandwidth for specific users or groups when transferring files via WebDAV.

To enable speed limit:

  1. Tick the box marked Enable speed limit, or Enable speed limit according to a schedule if you would like to implement a speed limit at specific times only. This is a server-wide setting and will override the settings of individual users and groups. Choosing No speed limit disables the speed limit settings of all users and groups.
  2. Click Speed Limit Settings to modify the settings for individual users or groups. For each user and group, you can select one of the following:
  3. Click Apply.

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Advanced Settings

Clicking the Advanced Settings buttons allows you to modify the following options:

Using WebDAV with Different Operating Systems

Once WebDAV has been enabled on your Synology NAS, please follow the instructions below to begin accessing files with Windows, Mac, Linux devices or certain Synology smartphone apps.

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For Windows

For Windows users who would like to use WebDAV protocol to access files on Synology products, we suggest using BitKinex, a drive mapping application which is free for non-commercial use. Alternatively, there are many other WebDAV client applications available on the Internet.

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For Mac

For Mac users, you can connect to your Synology NAS via WebDAV by simply using Finder.

To use WebDAV on Mac:

  1. On your Mac computer, go to Finder > Connect to Server.
  2. In the Server Address field, enter your Synology NAS IP address or domain name preceded by "http://" and followed with ":5005" (or whichever port number you specified when enabling WebDAV service). For example: http://pm.synology.com:5005/.
  3. Enter your DSM user name and password.
  4. Click Connect.

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For Linux

For Ubuntu or other Linux users, please follow the instructions below to access files on your Synology NAS via WebDAV.

To use WebDAV on Ubuntu:

  1. Click Places > Connect to server.
  2. Select WebDAV (HTTP) or WebDAV (HTTPS) from the drop-down menu.
  3. Enter the information required, including server location, port, folder, and user account. Click Connect to continue.
  4. Enter your password and click Connect.

To use WebDAV via Linux command line:

If you'd like to use command line, you can use cadaver, a command-line WebDAV client software to setup access.

Subscribe to Calendars with CalDAV Clients

You can use CalDAV clients on your computer or mobile device to subscribe to calendars stored on Synology NAS, and then manage calendar events, notes, or to-do tasks. Examples of calendar clients include Sunbird (Windows, Mac, Linux), Chandler (Windows, Mac, Linux), Evolution (Linux), or iCal (Mac, iOS device).

To enable CalDAV:

  1. Enable either WebDAV or WebDAV HTTPS connection first.
  2. Tick Enable CalDAV.
  3. Click Apply.

To manage calendar list:

  1. Click View calendar list.
  2. In the window that appears, do any of the following:
  3. Click Close.

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To subscribe to your calendar with a client application (using Sunbird for example):

  1. Download and install Sunbird on your computer.
  2. Go to File > Subscribe to Remote Calendar.
  3. In the window that appears, choose On the Network and click Next.
  4. Choose CalDAV, enter http://Synology NAS_DDNS_Hostname:WebDAV_Port_Number/Calendar_Location/Calendar_Name in the Location field (for example, "http://demo.no-ip.info:5005/calendar/cal1"), and then click Next.
  5. Name your calendar and click Next.
  6. Enter your DSM username and password for authentication, click OK, and then click Done.

To subscribe to your calendar with your mobile device (using iOS device for example):

  1. On your iOS device, go to Settings > Mail, Contacts, Calendars.
  2. Under Accounts, go to Add Account > Other, and then tap Add CalDAV Account.
  3. In the fields, enter Synology NAS's IP address (or domain name) and your user credentials, and then tap Next. If a message shows up, tap Continue.
  4. Tap Advanced Settings, and do the following:
    1. Enter 5005 (or any other port number you specified when enabling WebDAV) in the Port field.
    2. Modify the URL in the Account URL field to http://Synology NAS_DDNS_Hostname:WebDAV_Port_Number/Calendar_Location/Calendar_Name (for example, "http://demo.no-ip.info:5005/calendar/cal1").
    3. Tap CalDAV.
  5. Tap Next to verify your account information, and then tap Save to finish account setup.
  6. Return to your iOS device's Home screen, and open Calendar to manage your calendar.

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