Install or Buy Packages
Package Center offers a rich variety of web applications that can expand the functionality of your DiskStation. With Package Center, you can download, install, and launch packages with a few simple clicks.
The article below explains how to install packages on your DiskStation using Package Center. For information regarding individual packages, please see here.
To install or buy packages:
- Open Package Center.
- Go to the All page to see all available packages.
Note:
- If you cannot find the package you are searching for, it may require a later version of DSM or is only available on models with specific hardware requirements. Please contact the developer of this package for more information.
- Find the package you'd like to install and click Install. (For paid packages, click Buy or Try to connect to Synology Account, and purchase with PayPal or use the trial version for evaluation.)
- Once the package is successfully installed, it should appear in the Main Menu.
Purchasing Packages:
Prior to purchasing any packages, please see the following notes.
- Register a Synology Synology Account to access more features, such as prior billing information and purchase history. Information that you share is only used to provide better services in the future.
- Package Center only accepts online payment offered by PayPal. If
you would like to request a refund, please visit PayPal's official website.
- Packages currently are priced in U.S. dollar.
Currency Conversion Disclaimer:
For transactions that include currency conversion, your credit/debit card issuer may add additional fees that are not reflected in the price displayed. Any purchases could be subject to foreign exchange or cross-border fees by the card issuer. Your card issuer will assess all applied fees, for which Synology cannot provide reimbursement. Please contact your credit/debit card issuer for more information.
To manually install packages:
- If you want to install a package by uploading an .spk file (available at Synology's Download Center or third party websites), click Manual Install and follow the wizard to install the new package.
To search for a package:
- Enter a keyword in the search bar on the top-left corner, and press Enter to
start searching.
To choose how packages are sorted:
You can change the order of packages to be displayed in Package
Center. Select a category, click the list icon at the top-right corner,
and choose to sort packages by either of the following options:
- Sort by name: Click to sort packages in alphabetical order.
- Sort by recent popularity: Click to sort packages by recent install count with the most popular ones in front.
To hide installed packages:
Select any category, click the list icon at the top-right corner, and choose Don't show installed packages. This will hide packages that have already been installed, and show those that are yet to be installed, upgraded, or repaired.