User`s guide

Synology DiskStation User's Guide
Based on DSM 4.1
69 Chapter 8: Access Files from Anywhere
Access Files via FTP
If your Synology DiskStation is accessible over the Internet, you can use a FTP application to access the shared
folders.
Note: For more information about making Synology DiskStation accessible over the Internet, see "Chapter 5: Access
your DiskStation from the Internet" on Page 41.
Go to Main Menu > Control Panel > FTP to enable FTP service, allowing users to upload or download
Synology DiskStation data via FTP.
To enable FTP service:
1 Tick Enable FTP service (No encryption), Enable FTP SSL/TLS encryption service (FTPS), or Enable
SFTP service based on your needs.
2 Set the port number and the port range of Passive (PASV) FTP.
3 Click Apply.
For more information about managing the FTP service, click the Help button (with a question mark) at the top-
right corner.
Connect to Synology DiskStation Using a FTP Application
Open any FTP application on your computer and enter the following information to connect to
Synology DiskStation:
 Synology DiskStation's IP address or domain name
 Your user account and password
 The port number (The default number is 21)