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7. myQNAPcloud
myQNAPcloud is a service that allows you to access, manage, and share files stored on your QNAP devices
remotely through the internet.
Getting Started
1. Create a QNAP ID.
For details, see Creating a QNAP ID With Email or Phone Number .
2. Register the device to myQNAPcloud.
For details, see Registering a Device to myQNAPcloud .
3. Optional: Configure any of the following settings.
Settings Description
Port forwarding Port forwarding allows you to access your device on the internet through a
UPnP router.
For details, see Configuring Port Forwarding .
My DDNS My DDNS allows you to specify a dedicated myQNAPcloud subdomain name
that you can use to access your device on the internet.
For details, see Configuring DDNS Settings
Published services You can publish QNAP services on your device, such as the QNAP desktop and
File Station, so they can be accessible on myQNAPcloud.
For details, Configuring Published Services .
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 client device.
For details, see Enabling myQNAPcloud Link .
Access controls Access controls allow you to configure device access permissions for
myQNAPcloud users.
For details, see Configuring Device Access Controls .
SSL certificates myQNAPcloud allows you to add SSL certificates to help secure your network
communication. You can either download and install a myQNAPcloud or Let's
Encrypt certificate.
For details, see Installing an SSL Certificate .
Account Setup
Creating a QNAP ID With Email or Phone Number
1. Go to https://account.qnap.com/ .
The QNAP Account login page displays.
2. Click Create Account.
The Create Account screen appears.
3. Specify a nickname, a valid email address or phone number, and a password.
4. Read and acknowledge the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
5. Click Sign Up.
The Data Privacy Notice box appears.
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