What is Synology SSO server?

A user authentication solution that provides a single sign-on architecture to integrate all your web applications. Synology SSO allows businesses to protect web applications while simplifying authentication management.

What is Synology WebDAV?

WebDAV Server allows users to edit and manage files stored on the remote servers. When WebDAV Server is enabled, client programs that support WebDAV, such as certain Windows apps, Mac OS Finder, Linux File Browser, will be able to remotely access Synology NAS just like accessing a local network drive.

What is a Synology used for?

Synology NAS is a multi-functional Network-Attached Storage server, serving as a file-sharing center within an organizations’s intranet.

What is DDNS Synology?

DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name Service) simplifies connecting to your Synology NAS over the Internet by mapping a hostname to its IP address. For example, DDNS allows you to access your Synology NAS using a domain name (e.g., www.john.synology.me), with no need to remember an IP address (e.g. 172.16. 254.1).

How do I use a Synology SSO server?

To set your Synology NAS as an SSO client:

  1. Go to Control Panel > Domain/LDAP > SSO Client.
  2. Tick the Enable SSO service checkbox.
  3. Specify the SSO server URL and Application ID in the fields below the checkbox. Note: To get the Application ID, choose either of the following mothods:
  4. Click Apply to save your settings.

What is a SSO client?

Single sign-on (SSO) is a session and user authentication service that permits a user to use one set of login credentials — for example, a name and password — to access multiple applications.

What is WebDAV Server used for?

Briefly: WebDAV stands for “Web-based Distributed Authoring and Versioning”. It is a set of extensions to the HTTP protocol which allows users to collaboratively edit and manage files on remote web servers.

How do I use Synology WebDAV?

Enable WebDAV on your Synology NAS

  1. Sign in to DSM with an account belonging to the administrators group.
  2. Go to Package Center to install WebDAV Server.
  3. Launch WebDAV Server and tick the Enable HTTP and Enable HTTPS checkboxes.
  4. Save the settings.

Why do I need a Synology NAS?

Synology NAS provides a much larger storage space without monthly subscription fees. Just share its storage space with family members – a small investment that’s going to benefit the whole household.

Does Synology collect data?

In general, Synology collects personal data from you through your use of our Services. Synology also uses cookies and other technologies to gather information regarding a visitor’s browsing preferences.

Is Synology DDNS secure?

The upside of using Synology DDNS is that you will automatically be issued a Let’s Encrypt SSL certificate to protect your outside access by getting a shiny green SSL secure lock pad next to your public name: https://mydomain.synology.me.