{"slug":"connect-to-network-attached-storage-nas","title":"Connect to network attached storage (NAS)","tags":["tailscale","networking"],"agent_summary":"Last validated: Oct 29, 2025","trigger_phrases":[],"runnable":false,"markdown":"\r\n# Connect to network attached storage (NAS)\r\n\r\nLast validated: Oct 29, 2025\r\n\r\nTailscale makes it easy to securely connect to your [Network-Attached Storage (NAS)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Network-attached_storage) devices over WireGuard®. There are different levels of official or community support depending on the platform.\r\n\r\nTailscale is completely free for most personal uses, including accessing your NAS. In general, [install Tailscale](https://tailscale.com/docs/install/linux) on the NAS and follow the steps to authorize it. More specific instructions are available for some vendors as described below.\r\n\r\n## [Synology](https://tailscale.com/docs/integrations/nas\\#synology)\r\n\r\nTailscale is available officially as an app in the Synology Package Center, including an easy-to-use web UI for configuration. Refer to our [Tailscale on Synology](https://tailscale.com/docs/integrations/synology) topic for details.\r\n\r\n## [QNAP](https://tailscale.com/docs/integrations/nas\\#qnap)\r\n\r\nTailscale is available officially as an app in the QNAP App Center, including an easy-to-use web UI for configuration. Refer to our [Tailscale on QNAP](https://tailscale.com/docs/integrations/qnap) topic for details.\r\n\r\n## [TrueNAS SCALE](https://tailscale.com/docs/integrations/nas\\#truenas-scale)\r\n\r\nTailscale is available officially as an app in the TrueNAS SCALE software. Refer to our [Tailscale on TrueNAS SCALE](https://tailscale.com/docs/integrations/truenas) topic for details.\r\n\r\n## [Unraid](https://tailscale.com/docs/integrations/nas\\#unraid)\r\n\r\nTailscale is available officially as an app in the Unraid software. Refer to our [Tailscale on Unraid](https://tailscale.com/docs/integrations/unraid) topic for details.\r\n\r\n## [FreeNAS](https://tailscale.com/docs/integrations/nas\\#freenas)\r\n\r\nFreeBSD support for Tailscale is community-maintained, and the client is available in [FreshPorts](https://www.freshports.org/security/tailscale).\r\n\r\n![Project Logo](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/tailscale.com/fallback/lettermark/theme/dark/h/256/w/256/icon?c=1bfwsmEH20zzEfSNTed)\r\n\r\nAsk AI\r\n\r\nreCAPTCHA\r\n\r\nRecaptcha requires verification.\r\n\r\nprotected by **reCAPTCHA**\r\n","html":"<h1>Connect to network attached storage (NAS)</h1>\n<p>Last validated: Oct 29, 2025</p>\n<p>Tailscale makes it easy to securely connect to your <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Network-attached_storage\">Network-Attached Storage (NAS)</a> devices over WireGuard®. There are different levels of official or community support depending on the platform.</p>\n<p>Tailscale is completely free for most personal uses, including accessing your NAS. In general, <a href=\"https://tailscale.com/docs/install/linux\">install Tailscale</a> on the NAS and follow the steps to authorize it. More specific instructions are available for some vendors as described below.</p>\n<h2><a href=\"https://tailscale.com/docs/integrations/nas#synology\">Synology</a></h2>\n<p>Tailscale is available officially as an app in the Synology Package Center, including an easy-to-use web UI for configuration. Refer to our <a href=\"https://tailscale.com/docs/integrations/synology\">Tailscale on Synology</a> topic for details.</p>\n<h2><a href=\"https://tailscale.com/docs/integrations/nas#qnap\">QNAP</a></h2>\n<p>Tailscale is available officially as an app in the QNAP App Center, including an easy-to-use web UI for configuration. Refer to our <a href=\"https://tailscale.com/docs/integrations/qnap\">Tailscale on QNAP</a> topic for details.</p>\n<h2><a href=\"https://tailscale.com/docs/integrations/nas#truenas-scale\">TrueNAS SCALE</a></h2>\n<p>Tailscale is available officially as an app in the TrueNAS SCALE software. Refer to our <a href=\"https://tailscale.com/docs/integrations/truenas\">Tailscale on TrueNAS SCALE</a> topic for details.</p>\n<h2><a href=\"https://tailscale.com/docs/integrations/nas#unraid\">Unraid</a></h2>\n<p>Tailscale is available officially as an app in the Unraid software. Refer to our <a href=\"https://tailscale.com/docs/integrations/unraid\">Tailscale on Unraid</a> topic for details.</p>\n<h2><a href=\"https://tailscale.com/docs/integrations/nas#freenas\">FreeNAS</a></h2>\n<p>FreeBSD support for Tailscale is community-maintained, and the client is available in <a href=\"https://www.freshports.org/security/tailscale\">FreshPorts</a>.</p>\n<p><img src=\"https://cdn.brandfetch.io/tailscale.com/fallback/lettermark/theme/dark/h/256/w/256/icon?c=1bfwsmEH20zzEfSNTed\" alt=\"Project Logo\"></p>\n<p>Ask AI</p>\n<p>reCAPTCHA</p>\n<p>Recaptcha requires verification.</p>\n<p>protected by <strong>reCAPTCHA</strong></p>\n"}