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Synology DiskStation User's Guide
Based on DSM 3.0
91 Chapter 8: Access Files from Anywhere
To obtain a file or folder's download link:
1 Select the file or folder for which you want to obtain its download link.
2 Do one of the following to open the Properties window:
Choose Properties from the Action menu.
Right-click the file or folder and choose Properties.
3 Right-click the download link, and choose the pertinent function from the shortcut menu to copy the download
link. The name of the function may vary depending on the web browser you are using.
4 Send the link to other users via Email or instant messages. They can download the linked file or folder by
entering their username and password.
Note:
To download a file or folder with the download link, valid DiskStation username and password are required.
With File Browser, you can only perform the upload action for files and folders on your computer. All the other File
Browser actions and properties setting are available for files and folders on Synology DiskStation only.
Display Additional Attributes
You can display additional attributes of files or folders to show them in new columns of the main section.
To display additional attributes:
1 Hover your mouse to any column header and click the downward triangle that appears on the right.
2 From the drop-down menu that appears, choose the Columns submenu.
3 Tick the checkboxes next to the extra attributes to show them in new columns.
Access Files via File Station
Go to Main Menu > Control Panel > File Station to enable File Station, which allows you to access DiskStation
files through a customized port.
To enable File Station:
1 Tick Enable File Station (HTTP) and specify a customized port number.
2 If you want to have the connection to File Station encrypted via the SSL/TLS encrypting mechanism, tick
Enable File Station (HTTPS) and specify a customized port number.
3 If you want to activate the mini banner to save vertical space, tick Use mini banner.
4 If you want to record the activities of all users, tick Enable File Station log.
5 Click OK.