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Synology NAS User's Guide
Based on DSM 6.2
46 Chapter 9: Set Up File Sharing
Built-in Shared Folders Created by the System
System built-in shared folders are created when the services or applications requiring the folders are enabled.
Name
Description
Chat
The Chat folder contains attachments in the application, including uploaded files, URL thumbnails, and
profile pictures. It will be created automatically when Chat is installed.
web
The web folder contains contents of your website. It will be created automatically when Web Station is
enabled.
photo
The photo folder contains photos and videos you want to share on Photo Station. It will be created
automatically when Photo Station or DLNA/UPnP Media Server is enabled.
music
The music folder contains music you want to share on Audio Station. It will be created automatically when
Audio Station is enabled.
video
The video folder contains videos you want to browse through DLNA/UPnP DMA. It will be created
automatically when Media Server is enabled.
surveillance
The surveillance folder contains Surveillance Station recordings. It will be created automatically when
Surveillance Station is enabled.
home
The home folder provides a private space for each user to store data where only the user can access. It
will be created automatically when User Home is enabled.
homes
The homes folder contains the home folders of all users. It will be created automatically when User Home
is enabled. Only system administrator can access and manage all users' home folders.
NetBackup
The NetBackup folder is created automatically when Network Backup Service is enabled.
usbshare
The usbshare[number] folder is created automatically when you connect an USB drive to Synology NAS
device’s USB port.
esatashare
The esatashare folder is created automatically when you connect an eSATA drive to Synology NAS
device’s eSATA port.
Create a Shared Folder
If you are a user belonging to the administrators group, you can click Create to create shared folders and
assign access privileges to the folders.
Remove a Shared Folder
If you are a user belonging to the administrators group, you can click Delete to remove any shared folder
created by yourself.
Important: Removing any shared folder also removes all data within it. If you still need the data, back them up first.
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