I have an Intel x86 so I got the "i586" package. On your main computer (not the Synology) head over to and download a "tar.gz" of Java.
SYNOLOGY BACKUP CLIENT MAC INSTALL
In the Package Manager, type Java, and install the Java Manager. I named it "PC Load Letter" but it doesn't matter. On your Synology, from the web browser, go to the Package Center, then Settings, then Package Sources. ADD HTTP://.UK AS A NEW REPOSITORY IN THE SYNOLOGY PACKAGE MANAGER Mine is Go to the Control Panel, then User, then User Home and click "Enable User Home Service." This will give the future "crashplan" user a "place to live."Ģ. Log in to your Synology from a web browser. TURN ON THE "USER HOMES SERVICE" ON YOUR SYNOLOGY
SYNOLOGY BACKUP CLIENT MAC HOW TO
Here's my simplified version of How To get CrashPlan on your Synology. It took me about an hour to really understand what was being said.
However, his instructions assume a some technical ability and also require reading a LOT and visiting several pages within his site. This gentleman at PCLoadLetter has prepared excellent packages that make it MUCH easier than before to get CrashPlan running on your Synology. Step by Step: How to run CrashPlan on your Synology NAS with DSM 5.0
If you are running a 4.x version of the Synology DSM software, read that post. I run Plex on my Synology and while I've had a few small issues, I love it also.īack in 2012 I wrote a post on How to set up CrashPlan Cloud Backup headless on a Synology NAS - Backup Strategies.
I recommend Synology NAS's but I recommend ones with an Intel processor as I feel the ARM versions are underpowered. I still have a Synology 1511+ NAS and I still think it's lovely.