Synology Directory Server
Turn your Synology NAS into a domain controller (DC) to manage users, devices, groups, and domain policies in a breeze.
Seamless authentication
Authenticate users and Synology, Windows, Mac, and Linux platforms.
Bulk management
Deploy updates and policies to multiple users and endpoints at once.
Continuous service
Retain service availability using flexible methods.
Configure domain objects the way you want
Set user permissions
Add, import, or edit accounts with login hours, usable devices, password policies, and more. Modify a user's personal information, home directory paths, and group memberships. Upload login scripts for installing updates, or map network drives.
Modify group privileges
Change groups to distribution groups for email lists or security groups to assign permissions to shared resources, and set a group's scope as domain local, global, or universal.
Standardizing Windows deployments
Apply Windows Active Directory (AD) group policies to multiple users at once by installing and configuring RSATs (Remote Server Administration Tools) from a separate Windows PC.
Manage users and devices
Monitor users, create personalized experiences, and improve device security.
Create a safer environment
Deploy security updates and software to users or devices, or apply password and account lockout policies to profiles for tightened security.
Bring consistency to user experiences
Enable Roaming User Profiles (RUPs), and allow users sign in to any Windows workstation and have their application settings restored in full. Learn more
Monitor changes in real time
View events and changes made to domain objects from the Log view.
Simplify workflows with single sign-on (SSO)
Provide convenience to domain users with SSO capabilities for Synology Office, Chat, MailPlus, Calendar, and Note Station, for both local and remote access. Learn more
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