This is the complete guide on how to remotely access your Synology NAS from any computer in the world over the internet. This allows you to easily view your files from within MacOS finder or Windows File Explorer.
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TUTORIALS REFERENCED:
How to Connect Synology NAS to Windows File Explorer:
https://youtu.be/mwo1dpYkq6U
How to use WebDAV on Windows: https://help.dreamhost.com/hc/en-us/articles/216473357-Accessing-WebDAV-with-Windows
How to use OpenVPN on Synology NAS:
https://youtu.be/HF_VgvS90KA
TOC
00:00 Introduction
02:47 Option 1: Quick Connect and DSM
05:59 Option 2: Synology Drive
11:55 Option 3: TailScale
18:58 Option 4: WebDAV
25:43 Option 5: OpenVPN Server
31:07 Conclusion
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