Synology NAS Cookbook-4: How to Access by HTTPS
Introduction
Following the previous tutorials, you’ve likely been impressed by the powerful capabilities of Synology NAS. If you’ve already taken the plunge and set up your own unit, the next pressing question is: how do you securely access your data over the public internet?
This article will first provide a concise overview of the fundamental principles behind secure internet access using HTTPS, aimed at helping curious users understand the underlying concepts. Then, we will dive into the settings available within Synology’s DSM to configure HTTPS access. Since this may involve your specific network topology, some adjustments might be needed based on your actual setup.
Let’s get started.