USB Copy creates copy tasks between Synology NAS and attached USB or SD storage devices. It supports import and export workflows, multiple trigger methods, copy modes, file filters, logs, reminders, and model-dependent hardware Copy button tasks.

• USB Copy can automatically copy files and folders from Synology NAS to attached USB or SD storage devices.
• USB Copy can automatically copy files and folders from attached USB or SD storage devices to Synology NAS.
• USB and SD storage devices can copy data when their file systems are recognized by Synology NAS. Refer to this article for more information.
• Copy task types include Photo/Video Import, Data Import, and Data Export.

• Data transfer can start when a USB or SD device is hot-plugged.
• Data transfer can start when the hardware Copy button is pressed.
• Data transfer can start according to a schedule.

• Copy modes include Incremental, Mirroring, and Multi-versioned.
• Incremental copy mode can remove the original file structure in the destination folder.
• Incremental copy mode can apply a file conflict policy.
• Incremental copy mode can delete source files after the copy completes.
• Multi-versioned copy mode can rotate from the earliest version.
• Multi-versioned copy mode can use Smart Recycle.
• Multi-versioned copy mode can keep 1 to 65,535 versions.

• USB Copy can safely and automatically eject the USB or SD storage device after all related tasks are complete.
• Tasks can be configured for the hardware Copy button.

Limitations

• Only certain models support the hardware Copy button and certain limitations apply. Refer to this article for more information.

• File filters can exclude unwanted file types such as music, video, image, and document files from copy tasks.
• File filters can exclude unwanted file extensions from copy tasks.
• Logs provide detailed information for each copy task.
• Log filters help search for entries that match specified criteria or keywords.
• USB Copy can retain 5 to 100,000 log entries.
• Beep reminders can be configured for tasks that are starting or completed.

• A partition on a USB device can support only one copy task.
• Only one folder can be selected for each copy task.
• Ejected USB or SD storage devices must be re-mounted before new tasks can be created.
• USB Copy can be accessed only by admin users or users in the administrators group.