User`s guide

Synology DiskStation User's Guide
Based on DSM 4.2
50 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".
Go to Main Menu > Control Panel > FTP to enable FTP service, allowing users to upload or download
Synology DiskStation data via FTP.
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)