{"id":41811,"date":"2026-06-02T08:26:06","date_gmt":"2026-06-02T08:26:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fastestvpn.com\/resources\/?p=41811"},"modified":"2026-06-02T13:56:26","modified_gmt":"2026-06-02T13:56:26","slug":"setup-vpn-on-synology-nas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fastestvpn.com\/resources\/setup-vpn-on-synology-nas\/","title":{"rendered":"How to set up a VPN on Synology NAS","gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"text"}]},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is Synology NAS, and what\u2019s its functionality with a VPN? In short, a VPN protects your NAS by encrypting file transfers, hiding your physical IP address, and securing remote access. In this guide, I\u2019ll provide a brief explanation of Synology NAS, why a VPN is needed with it, and how to set up a VPN on Synology NAS. But first, here are some requirements to get started.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-41821 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/fastestvpn.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/How-to-set-up-a-VPN-on-Synology-NAS-900.webp\" alt=\"How to set up a VPN on Synology NAS\" width=\"1920\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fastestvpn.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/How-to-set-up-a-VPN-on-Synology-NAS-900.webp 1920w, https:\/\/fastestvpn.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/How-to-set-up-a-VPN-on-Synology-NAS-900-300x125.webp 300w, https:\/\/fastestvpn.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/How-to-set-up-a-VPN-on-Synology-NAS-900-1024x427.webp 1024w, https:\/\/fastestvpn.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/How-to-set-up-a-VPN-on-Synology-NAS-900-768x320.webp 768w, https:\/\/fastestvpn.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/How-to-set-up-a-VPN-on-Synology-NAS-900-1536x640.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> <div class=\"fastest-hd-btn\">\n <a class=\"hd-conter-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/fastestvpn.com\/lifetime-special-deals?a_aid=634829be4d0b2\" title=\"Get FastestVPN\">Get FastestVPN <i class=\"fa fa-hand-o-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Requirements &#8211; Before You Get Started<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Synology NAS running DSM (DiskStation Manager).\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An active FastestVPN subscription. We offer OpenVPN config files.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A computer on the same network as your NAS.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>What Is a Synology NAS?<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Synology NAS (Network Attached Storage) can be defined as an essentially dedicated, always-on computer. Its core purpose is for storing and managing files over a network.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unlike plugging an external hard drive directly into your laptop, a NAS sits on your home or office network, allowing multiple devices, including Windows PCs, Macs, phones, and tablets, to access the same centralized data simultaneously.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Synology is a Taiwanese company that builds both the hardware (enclosures with hard drive bays) and the OS (called DSM, or DiskStation Manager). You could call it your personal private cloud.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DSM offers an easy-to-use interface that transforms the NAS into a multi-functional device. Beyond simple file storage, a Synology NAS can run applications like:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Automatic backup tools for photos and documents.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Surveillance systems for security cameras.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Media servers to stream movies to your TV.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Collaboration software that is similar to Google Docs.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because the NAS is connected to your router 24\/7, it can be accessed from anywhere in the world via the internet. However, despite it being a convenience, it does come with some security risks, and that\u2019s where a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fastestvpn.com\/buy-vpn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">VPN<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> comes in handy. Before you understand why you need a VPN with Synology NAS, let\u2019s first dive into the tutorial.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>How to Set Up a VPN on Your Synology NAS<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s how to get started:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Step 1 &#8211; Gather VPN Credentials<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most VPN providers require special \u201cservice credentials\u201d for manual OpenVPN connections, which are not the same as your regular account password. Log in to your VPN provider\u2019s website, navigate to the manual setup section, and generate or copy your OpenVPN username and password.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Step 2 &#8211; Download the OpenVPN Configuration File<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Head to the VPN provider\u2019s dashboard and download the .ovpn file for your preferred server location. Select UDP protocol when possible since it\u2019s faster and more stable. Now, save this file to your PC.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Step 3 &#8211; Configure VPN on Synology NAS<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sign in to your Synology\u2019s web interface.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open \u201c<\/span><b>Control Panel<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u201d If you have the newer DSM version, then click on \u201c<\/span><b>Settings<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go to \u201c<\/span><b>Network<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d &gt; \u201cNetwork Interface.\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click \u201c<\/span><b>Create<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d &gt; Create VPN profile.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select \u201c<\/span><b>OpenVPN<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d &gt; \u201c<\/span><b>Next<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fill in:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Profile name: any name, eg., \u201cMy VPN.\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Username: your VPN service username.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Password: your VPN service password.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click \u201c<\/span><b>Import file<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d and select the .ovpn file you downloaded.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click \u201c<\/span><b>Next<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d then \u201c<\/span><b>Apply<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Step 4 &#8211; Connect to the VPN<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go back to the Network Interface, select your new VPN profile.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click \u201c<\/span><b>Connect<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u201d The status should change to \u201cConnected.\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Lastly &#8211; Verify It<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Connect your PC to the same network and go to an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fastestvpn.com\/what-is-my-ip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IP-checking website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The IP address shown should match your VPN server\u2019s location, not your home IP.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Why Do You Need to Set Up a VPN on Synology NAS?<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Setting a VPN up on your Synology NAS is required to solve several critical vulnerabilities that crop up when the device communicates over the open internet. Here are a few reasons why you need a VPN on a Synology NAS:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Encryption for File Transfers<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When your NAS sends data to cloud backups, syncs with remote servers, or downloads software updates, those transmissions travel through your local network and your ISP.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you go in without a VPN, a hacker on the same network could potentially see what files you&#8217;re moving. A VPN adds a layer of encryption over all the files, making the data unreadable to prying eyes.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Hides Your Home IP Address<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every internet-connected device has an IP address that reveals its exact location and can be linked back to your ISP account. If your NAS connects directly to online services, those services can log your home IP.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, if you set up a VPN on Synology NAS, it helps mask your real IP. It routes the NAS&#8217;s traffic through a remote server. This makes it harder for advertisers, trackers, or malicious actors to map your digital activities back to your physical location.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Secure Remote Access<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many people enable remote access to their NAS to get access to their files while traveling. The typical method involves opening ports on your home router. This creates a way for attackers to scan and exploit.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is where a VPN comes in handy. Instead of exposing your NAS directly to the internet, you <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fastestvpn.com\/server-locations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">connect to a VPN server<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> first, and then access your NAS securely through the encrypted tunnel.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This adds a secure authentication layer before anyone can even attempt to reach your device.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Prevents ISP Throttling<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most internet providers often monitor traffic patterns and slow down certain types of connections. This includes large file uploads or media streaming.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, when you encrypt your NAS&#8217;s traffic with a VPN, your ISP sees only a stream of encrypted data tied to a single server location. They won\u2019t be able to see what that data contains or where it&#8217;s going.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This preserves your privacy and can prevent targeted speed and bandwidth throttling.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Protects DNS Requests<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every time your NAS needs to reach an online service, it sends a DNS query to translate website names into IP addresses.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Those queries often travel unencrypted, revealing exactly which services your NAS is contacting. A reliable VPN routes these DNS lookups through the encrypted tunnel, preventing leaks of your NAS&#8217;s online trails.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Troubleshooting Tips<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just in case these steps haven\u2019t worked for you, here are some common issues and their troubleshooting tips:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>If you can\u2019t connect &#8211;<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Ensure your router allows outbound UDP port 1194, which is the standard OpenVPN port.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Experiencing slow speeds &#8211;<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Select a VPN server geographically closer to you; FastestVPN has wide coverage for you to connect with. However, older NAS models may encrypt slower, which is considered normal.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>If your connection drops &#8211;<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> For this, you need to attempt lowering the MTU value. For instance, from 1500 to 1400 in the VPN profile\u2019s advanced settings.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>FAQs &#8211; How to Set Up a VPN on Synology NAS<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<div class=\"blog_faq\">\n <div class=\"faq\">\n\t\t \n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"faq_title\">Does Synology have a free VPN? <i class=\"fa fa-angle-down\"><\/i><\/h3> \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t <div class=\"faq_description\">\n <p>Yes, it does offer a free VPN via its built-in server capabilities. However, setting it up entirely depends on the hardware you\u2019re using. It\u2019s best to go for a reliable VPN with wide server coverage. FastestVPN is a great option for it. <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <div class=\"faq\">\n\t\t \t\t\t\t\n <h3 class=\"faq_title\">Can I run a VPN on my Synology NAS? <i class=\"fa fa-angle-down\"><\/i><\/h3> \n <div class=\"faq_description\">\n <p>Yes, you can. However, ensure that you know what you\u2019d like to do with it first. With it, you can get secure remote access, use it as a VPN client, and use it for safer file management. <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <div class=\"faq\">\n\t\t \t\t\t\t\n <h3 class=\"faq_title\">How do I set up a VPN server on Synology NAS? <i class=\"fa fa-angle-down\"><\/i><\/h3> \n <div class=\"faq_description\">\n <p>The steps are pretty straightforward. To begin, head to the \u201cPackage Center\u201d and add Synology's own VPN Server application. After installation, activate your preferred tunneling protocol; choices include OpenVPN or L2TP\/IPSec. After that, adjust your router's settings to forward the necessary ports to your NAS. Finally, enable a Dynamic DNS service to assign a fixed hostname to your home network, allowing you to establish secure connections from any remote location.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <div class=\"faq\">\n <h3 class=\"faq_title\">Can I set up L2TP VPN on Synology NAS? <i class=\"fa fa-angle-down\"><\/i><\/h3> \n <div class=\"faq_description\">\n <p>Yes, you can set up an L2TP VPN on a Synology NAS. It can be configured on your NAS to act as a VPN server for secure remote access. You can also set it up as a VPN client to connect to external VPN services. <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n <\/div>\n\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>To Conclude<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coming towards the end of this guide, you now know how to set up a VPN on Synology NAS. In short, installing a VPN on your Synology NAS transforms it from a potentially exposed device into a secured, private storage hub.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The setup process might seem a bit tricky, but it just takes a few minutes. Regardless, its security benefits are high. 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