How do I enable SSH and SFTP on my Synology NAS?

To enable SSH and SFTP on your Synology NAS, follow these steps:

1. Using your browser, navigate to the IP address of your NAS. Something like http://172.16.0.xx. The exact address will be specific to your environment and should be provided to you when you setup the NAS
2. log in to DSM (DiskStation Manager) using the username and password you chose during NAS setup
3. Go to Control Panel > File Services > FTP and check the box to Enable SFTP service
4. Click the button to ‘Apply’ your changes
5. Optionally, click ‘Enable SSH service’ under Control Panel > Terminal & SNMP > Terminal. Enabling the SSH service gives you access to a command line shell on the NAS, but is not strictly necessary for SFTP. If you leave this disabled, you will also have to disable shell access in the client configuration.
6. Click the button to ‘Apply’ your changes

What is the IP address of my Synology NAS?

Here are some ways to find the IP address of your Synology NAS:

• If you’re logged into the NAS web interface, go to Control Panel > Network > Network Interface. Look for the IP address listed for your local network connection.
• Download and install the ‘Synology Assistant’ from the synology website. Use the ‘Search’ feature to scan your network. When found, the IP Address will be listed.
• Go to https://find.synology.com and use the web scan. If found, your IP Address will be listed. If not found, you may be directed to install the ‘Synology Assistant’

How do I connect AbsoluteTelnet/SSH to my Synology NAS via SFTP?

First, enable SFTP access in your NAS settings, then download, install, and run the AbsoluteTelnet/SSH client from the Celestial Software website and follow these steps:

1. Select File > New > Connection File.
2. On the ‘Connection’ tab, choose SSH2 as the protocol. (SSH is the transport protocol underneath SFTP)
3. Enter your Synology NAS IP address in the “Hostname” field.
4. If you only enabled SFTP but did NOT enable SSH in the NAS Control Panel, click the ‘Options’ button and choose ‘No Shell’ option. The connection may fail otherwise.
5. Click OK
6. Click the ‘connect’ button on the toolbar or hit <enter> to connect.
7. When prompted, enter your username and password.
8. Once connected, click the SFTP button on the toolbar.

You should now see the SFTP transfer window connected to your NAS!

How do I connect AbsoluteTelnet/SSH to my Synology NAS for SSH Shell access?

First, enable SSH access in your NAS settings, then download, install, and run the AbsoluteTelnet/SSH client from the Celestial Software website and follow these steps:

1. Select File > New > Connection File.
2. On the ‘Connection’ tab, choose SSH2 as the protocol.
3. Enter your Synology NAS IP address in the “Hostname” field.
4. Click OK
5. Click the ‘connect’ button on the toolbar or hit <enter> to connect.
6. When prompted, enter your username and password.

You should now see the command line prompt of your NAS! If you see the error Permission Denied or Connection Refused, check your NAS control panel and make sure SSH access is enabled.

What are the default SSH login credentials for Synology NAS?

For Synology NAS devices, the default SSH username is often admin or a username you set up, and the password is your admin password. For security, change these defaults immediately after setup.

Can I transfer files with AbsoluteTelnet connected to my Synology NAS?

Yes, AbsoluteTelnet allows secure file transfers via SFTP when connected to your Synology NAS. Simply open an SFTP session within AbsoluteTelnet after connecting.

What should I do if I can’t connect to my Synology NAS using AbsoluteTelnet?

If you experience issues, check that SSH is enabled on your Synology NAS and that the IP address and port settings in AbsoluteTelnet are correct. Also, ensure your firewall permits SSH traffic.