What is NAS?

A Synology NAS is one of the most secure and cost-efficient ways to store data. Our suite of data management and backup applications gives you control and complete ownership over the way you manage data without incurring costly recurring fees.

If you and your family are looking for a secure and cost-effective way to back up all of your devices, photos, and videos without paying expensive monthly fees, a Synology NAS is a great option.

Yes, Synology Photos is an all-in-one photo management solution that allows you to back up, organize, and share your photos intuitively. Learn more

Yes, data on your Synology NAS can be backed up to a variety of cloud services, including our own Synology C2 Storage. Learn more

Picking the right NAS model will depend on your storage and performance needs, as well as what purpose you intend to use your NAS for. For help with deciding which model is right for you, check out our NAS Selector tool.

Synology DSM is the intuitive operating system that powers every Synology NAS. It includes powerful license-free solutions for file and media management, sharing, backup, surveillance, and more. Learn more

Synology Drive is Synology DSM’s file sharing and syncing solution that allows you to sync, share, and access your files from anywhere, transforming your NAS into your own, private cloud. Learn more

While public cloud storage can be a great option to store limited amounts of non-sensitive data, NAS storage may work better if you are concerned with privacy and data ownership. NAS storage can ensure privacy for your most important and personal data and can also be more cost-effective than public cloud storage if you intend to store large amounts of data.