How to set up secure HTTPS on Synology NAS
(Windows Phone Central)

Most websites these days use HTTPS and certificates to ensure a secured connection, but the same cannot be said for NAS owners. Since these servers can be accessed through a browser and from anywhere in the world with external access allowed, it`s important to consider enabling HTTPS, even on the best NAS for home. This guide will show you how. How to set up HTTPS on Synology NAS It`s possible to use a service like Let`s Encrypt for certification, but you can work with a self-signed option for DSM 7.0, which is more configurable for different scenarios and doesn`t rely on an external service that requires frequent renewal. We`re going to keep things simple here and use Let`s Encrypt. Log into your Synology NAS. Go to Control Panel > External Access > DDNS. Click Add. Select Synology from the `Service Provider` drop-down menu. Enter a desired server name into the `Hostname` field. (This can be used to access the NAS, for example: mynas.synology.me.) Ensure `Enable Heartbea...