{"slug":"taildrop-with-nas-devices","title":"Taildrop with NAS devices","tags":["tailscale","file-sharing","devices"],"agent_summary":"Last validated: Jan 5, 2026","trigger_phrases":[],"runnable":false,"markdown":"\r\n# Taildrop with NAS devices\r\n\r\nLast validated: Jan 5, 2026\r\n\r\nTaildropis currently [in alpha](https://tailscale.com/docs/reference/tailscale-release-stages#alpha).\r\n\r\nTaildropis available for [all plans](https://tailscale.com/pricing).\r\n\r\nTaildrop lets you send files between your personal devices on a Tailscale network (known as a tailnet).\r\n\r\nExcept for network access storage (NAS) devices, Taildrop does not require client setup other than [installing Tailscale](https://tailscale.com/docs/install). For NAS devices, additional setup is required, as documented in this topic.\r\n\r\n## [Set up Taildrop on Synology](https://tailscale.com/docs/features/taildrop/how-to/set-up-taildrop-with-nas\\#set-up-taildrop-on-synology)\r\n\r\nIf you haven't already, [install Tailscale on your Synology device](https://tailscale.com/docs/integrations/synology#install-tailscale-on-dsm-manually).\r\n\r\nTo set up your Synology device to receive Taildrop files:\r\n\r\n01. In the Synology DSM web UI, go to **Main Menu** \\> **File Station**.\r\n\r\n02. Select **Create** and then select **Create New Shared Folder**.\r\n\r\n03. In the **Shared Folder Creation Wizard**, use `Taildrop` for the name of the folder.\r\n\r\n04. Set other values per your choice and continue through the wizard until you have created the `Taildrop` Shared Folder.\r\n\r\n05. In **File Station**, right-click the `Taildrop` folder and select **Properties**.\r\n\r\n06. Select **Permission**.\r\n\r\n07. Select the **tailscale** system user and select **Edit**. Note that the **tailscale** system user is shown with the name **tailscale**; it is not the name of a user in your tailnet.\r\n\r\n08. Grant read/write access to **tailscale**.\r\n ![Provide read/write access](https://tailscale.com/_next/image?url=%2F_next%2Fstatic%2Fmedia%2Fsynology-taildrop-permission.e6057cfc.png&w=1080&q=75)\r\n09. Select **Done** and then select **Save**.\r\n\r\n10. After you have completed the above steps, restart Tailscale on your Synology device.\r\n\r\n\r\nYou should now be able to receive Taildrop files on your Synology device.\r\n\r\n## [Set up Taildrop on QNAP](https://tailscale.com/docs/features/taildrop/how-to/set-up-taildrop-with-nas\\#set-up-taildrop-on-qnap)\r\n\r\nIf you haven't already, [install Tailscale on your QNAP device](https://tailscale.com/docs/integrations/qnap#installation-steps).\r\n\r\nTo set up your QNAP device to receive Taildrop files:\r\n\r\n1. Open QNAP File Station.\r\n\r\n2. Select the **New Folder** icon, then select **Shared Folder**.\r\n\r\n3. In the **Folder Name** field, enter the folder name `Taildrop`.\r\n![Create a shared Taildrop folder](https://tailscale.com/_next/image?url=%2F_next%2Fstatic%2Fmedia%2Fqnap-taildrop-permission.fcd362ee.png&w=1080&q=75)\r\n4. Save your changes.\r\n\r\n\r\nYou should now be able to receive Taildrop files on your QNAP device.\r\n\r\n## [Receive files with a NAS device](https://tailscale.com/docs/features/taildrop/how-to/set-up-taildrop-with-nas\\#receive-files-with-a-nas-device)\r\n\r\nWhen devices in your tailnet send files to your NAS device, they will automatically be added to the `Taildrop` folder.\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":"

Taildrop with NAS devices

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Last validated: Jan 5, 2026

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Taildropis currently in alpha.

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Taildropis available for all plans.

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Taildrop lets you send files between your personal devices on a Tailscale network (known as a tailnet).

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Except for network access storage (NAS) devices, Taildrop does not require client setup other than installing Tailscale. For NAS devices, additional setup is required, as documented in this topic.

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Set up Taildrop on Synology

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If you haven't already, install Tailscale on your Synology device.

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To set up your Synology device to receive Taildrop files:

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    In the Synology DSM web UI, go to Main Menu > File Station.

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    Select Create and then select Create New Shared Folder.

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    In the Shared Folder Creation Wizard, use Taildrop for the name of the folder.

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    Set other values per your choice and continue through the wizard until you have created the Taildrop Shared Folder.

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    In File Station, right-click the Taildrop folder and select Properties.

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    Select Permission.

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    Select the tailscale system user and select Edit. Note that the tailscale system user is shown with the name tailscale; it is not the name of a user in your tailnet.

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    Grant read/write access to tailscale.\r\n\"Provide

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    Select Done and then select Save.

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    After you have completed the above steps, restart Tailscale on your Synology device.

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You should now be able to receive Taildrop files on your Synology device.

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Set up Taildrop on QNAP

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If you haven't already, install Tailscale on your QNAP device.

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To set up your QNAP device to receive Taildrop files:

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    Open QNAP File Station.

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    Select the New Folder icon, then select Shared Folder.

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    In the Folder Name field, enter the folder name Taildrop.\r\n\"Create

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    Save your changes.

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You should now be able to receive Taildrop files on your QNAP device.

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Receive files with a NAS device

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When devices in your tailnet send files to your NAS device, they will automatically be added to the Taildrop folder.

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