Configuring Qfile Pro settings

Use cellular data for file uploads and downloads

Setting	Description	Options
Use cellular data for file uploads and downloads	Enable Qfile Pro to user cellular data to upload and download files.	Enable or disable

For details on managing QNAP IDs, see Managing QNAP IDs.

Setting	Description	Options
Downloads > Storage Space	View how much storage space Qfile Pro is currently using.	-
iOS:Downloads > Quota Android: Download Folder > Folder size	Configure the maximum amount of storage available for downloaded files.	500 MB 1 GB 2 GB 5 GB Unlimited: No storage consumption limit.
Download Folder > Folder Path Note: This setting is only available on Android devices.	The local folder path where Qfile Prodownloads are saved.	Tap to change the local download folder.
Paired Folders > Device storage space	View how much device storage is currently used to store synchronized files.	-
Paired Folders > Device storage quota	Configure the maximum amount of device storage available for synchronized files.	2 GB 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB 64 GB 128 GB 256 GB 512 GB Unlimited: No storage consumption limit.
Paired Folders > SD card storage space Note: This setting is only available on Android devices.	View how much SD card storage is currently used to store synchronized files.	-
Paired Folders > SD card storage quota Note: This setting is only available on Android devices.	Configure the maximum amount of SD card storage available for synchronized files.	2 GB 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB 64 GB 128 GB 256 GB 512 GB Unlimited: No storage consumption limit.
Cache > Used > Clear	Clear Qfile Pro cache.	-

Setting	Description	Options
Live Photo Note: This setting is only available on iOS devices.	Configure the photo and video upload policy.	Upload photo only: Photos are uploaded, video files are not uploaded. Upload photo and video: Photos and video files are uploaded.
HEIC file upload	Configure the HEIC file uploading policy.	JPEG: Convert HEIC files to JPEG when uploading. HEIC:Upload the original HEIC files without converting them. HEIC & JPEG: Upload both the original HEIC files and their converted JPEG copies.

Setting	Description	Options
NAS SETTINGS > For uploads	Configure the file name conflict policy for uploads.	Overwrite: Uploaded files overwrite files of the same name in the destination folder. Skip: Do not upload a file if a file of the same name exists in the destination folder. Rename: Rename the uploaded file if a file of the same name exists in the destination folder.
NAS SETTINGS > For downloads	Configure the file name conflict policy for downloads.	Overwrite: Downloaded files overwrite local files of the same name. Skip: Do not download a file if a file of the same name exists locally. Rename: Rename a downloaded file if a file of the same name exists locally.
NAS SETTINGS > Copy/Move	Configure the file name conflict policy for copy and move operations.	Overwrite: Copied/moved files overwrite destination files of the same name. Skip: Do not copy/move a file if a file of the same name exists in the destination. Rename: Rename a copied/moved file if a file of the same name exists in the destination. Always ask me: Each file name conflict triggers a confirmation window for selecting one of the above options.

Setting	Description	Options
Resolution	The default playback resolution for video files. Note: On-the-fly transcoding requires installing QNAP Video Station on the QNAP device. Note that QNAP Video Station is not supported on QES and QNE devices.	240P 360P 480P 720P 1080P 240P (On-the-fly Transcoding) 360P (On-the-fly Transcoding) 480P (On-the-fly Transcoding) 720P (On-the-fly Transcoding) 1080P (On-the-fly Transcoding) Original file Always ask me
Player	The default app for playing back video files.	Qfile Pro Qfile (iOS native decoder) Always ask me

Setting	Description	Options
Theme Note: This setting is only available on Android devices.	Configure the Qfile Pro theme.	System default Light mode Dark mode
Browsing photo	How photos are displayed in the Qfile Pro file browser.	Show thumbnails: Photos are displayed as thumbnails. Note: Thumbnails are not supported on QES devices. Show original photos: Showing original photos consumes more network data than showing thumbnails.
Player Background	The background of the video player.	Blur Black
Show hidden files	Display hidden files in the Qfile Pro file browser.	Enable or disable
Show Network Recycle Bin(s)	Display network recycle bins in the Qfile Pro file browser.	Enable or disable
Always show the 360° button Note: This setting is only available on Android devices.	Display the 360° button while viewing photos or videos. Tap this button to view the photo or video in 360° panoramic mode.	Enable or disable

Setting	Description	Options
Passcode Lock	Require a passcode to open Qfile Pro.	Passcode: Enable a passcode for Qfile Pro access.
Region	Specify your region.	Global China
User Experience Programs	Join the QNAP User Experience Programs for Qfile Pro.	Join user experience programs: Enable to join the QNAP User Experience Program for Qfile Pro. For details, see User Experience Programs.

Setting

Description

Options

Passcode Lock

Require a passcode to open Qfile Pro.

Passcode: Enable a passcode for Qfile Pro access.

Region

Specify your region.

User Experience Programs

Join the QNAP User Experience Programs for Qfile Pro.

Join user experience programs: Enable to join the QNAP User Experience Program for Qfile Pro.

Setting	Description	Options
myQNAPcloud Link	Configure the API version of myQNAPcloud that Qfile Pro.	Auto Detect: Automatically detect the most suitable API version of myQNAPcloud. V1: Use version 1 of the myQNAPcloud API. V2: Use version 2 of the myQNAPcloud API.
Automatically Upload Modified Files Note: This setting is only available on Android devices.	Allow Qfile Pro to automatically upload files that were opened and modified in external apps.	Yes No Always ask me