Shared folders are the basic directories where you can store files and folders on your DiskStation. Before storing any files on your DiskStation, you'll need to create at least one shared folder in DSM. Data stored in shared folders can be kept private or shared with specific users or user groups according to customizable access permissions.
Below is a list of default shared folders that are created automatically when certain applications, services, or packages are installed or enabled.
Name | Description |
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public | The public folder is created automatically after your DiskStation is first set up.* |
web | The web folder is the default storage location for the contents of a website hosted on the DiskStation. It is created automatically when Web Station is enabled. |
photo | The photo folder is used to store photos and videos you want to share with Photo Station. It is created automatically when Photo Station or DLNA/UPnP Media Server is enabled. |
music | The music folder is used to store music you want to listen to with Audio Station. It is created automatically when Audio Station or DLNA/UPnP Media Serveris enabled. |
video | The video folder is used to store video files you want to browse through DLNA/UPnP devices. It is created automatically when Video Station or DLNA/UPnP Media Serveris enabled. |
surveillance | The surveillance folder is used to store Surveillance Station recordings. It is created automatically when Surveillance Station is enabled. It is read-only and can only be accessed by the system administrator. |
home | The home folders provide private spaces for each user to store data that only that user can access. It is created automatically when the User Home feature is enabled. |
homes | The homes folder contains the home folders of all users. It is created automatically when the User Home feature is enabled. Only the system administrator can access and manage all users' home folders. |
NetBackup | The NetBackup folder is created automatically when Network Backup is enabled. |
usbshare | The usbshare[number] folder is created automatically when you connect an USB external drive device to the USB port of the DiskStation.* |
satashare | The satashare folder is created automatically when you connect an eSATA external drive device to the eSATA port of the DiskStation.* |
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* Available on certain models only.