Auto Backup iPhone & Android photo to Synology NAS [Private Cloud Guide], by Fix369 on YouTube. 3 min 45 s.
- Video length
- 3 min 45 s
- Time to do it
- 15 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 9
What you need
Steps
Log in to DSM on your computer and open Package Center. Search for Synology Photos, then click Install and wait for the package to finish setting up.
Open Synology Photos on the NAS and make sure your user account has permission to upload to a shared folder or personal space.
Install the Synology Photos app from the App Store on iPhone or Google Play on Android.
Open the app and sign in with your DSM account. Enter the NAS address or QuickConnect ID, then tap Log in.
In the app, open Settings and find Photo Backup or Backup. Turn on backup for photos and videos.
Choose the destination folder on the NAS and pick whether to back up all albums or only the camera roll.
Start the backup and stay on Wi-Fi. Watch the upload progress screen as files copy over.
Check the NAS in Synology Photos to confirm the photos and videos appear in the backup folder.
When you want to stop, return to the app settings and switch off Photo Backup.
Tips and common mistakes
Keep the phone on Wi-Fi and plugged in for the first big upload, since large libraries can take hours.
Turn on background upload in the app settings or backups will pause when you close the app.
Check free space on the NAS before you start so the upload does not fail halfway.
Use a QuickConnect ID if you want backups to continue outside your home network.
Questions
Do I need a Synology NAS to do this?
Yes. This method uses the Synology Photos package and app, so you need a Synology NAS on your network with DSM access.
Will it back up videos as well as photos?
Yes. The backup setting covers both photos and videos, and you can limit it to the camera roll if you prefer.
Can I back up more than one phone to the same NAS?
Yes. Install the app on each phone and sign in with its own DSM user account or the same account, depending on how you want folders organised.
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