How can I automatically connect my Synology NAS to a VPN server?

How can I automatically connect my Synology NAS to a VPN server?

Purpose

This article demonstrates how to automatically connect your Synology NAS to a VPN server once it starts up or when the VPN connection is lost.

Resolution

  1. Go to DSM Control Panel > Network > Network Interface.
  2. Make sure your Synology NAS is connected to your specified VPN server.
  3. Select your specified VPN profile and click Edit.
  4. Tick Reconnect when the VPN connection is lost in the pop-up window, and click Apply to save the settings.