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Registering a Device to myQNAPcloud

  1. Log in as administrator.
  2. Go to myQNAPcloud > Overview.
  3. Click Get Started.

    The myQNAPcloud wizard appears.

  4. Click Start.
  5. Specify your QNAP ID and password.
  6. Click Next.
  7. Specify a device name containing up to 30 alphanumeric characters.

    You may reuse an existing device name. The device currently using this name will be deregistered from myQNAPcloud.

  8. Click Next.
  9. Select the services you want to enable.

    Service

    Description

    Auto Router Configuration

    This allows you to configure port forwarding.

    DDNS

    This allows you to access your device on the internet using a dedicated address.

    Published Services

    This allows you to select which services you want to publish on the myQNAPcloud website.

    myQNAPcloud Link

    myQNAPcloud Link allows you to access your device on the myQNAPcloud website or through mobile apps and client utilities without changing your router settings. Using shared links, you can also simultaneously download and sync files to a remote NAS without needing to first save them to a client device.

    If you enable this option and your device does not have myQNAPcloud Link, myQNAPcloud Link will automatically be downloaded and installed after you click Next.

  10. Select an access control option.

    Option

    Description

    Public

    All users can search for your device and view the published services on the myQNAPcloud website. They can also access your device with a SmartURL.

    Private

    Your device will not appear in the search results. Only you can access your device on the myQNAPcloud website.

    Customized

    Your device will only be visible to you and invited users. Other users will not be able to access your device even with a SmartURL.

  11. Click Next.

    myQNAPcloud applies your settings.

    The Summary screen appears.

  12. Review the details, and then click Finish.