Do i need synology mail access

Synology Mail Access is a feature that allows you to access your Synology NAS's email server from outside your local network. Whether or not you need it depends on your specific use case and requirements. Here are some scenarios where you might need Synology Mail Access:

  1. Remote access to your email: If you need to access your email from outside your local network, Synology Mail Access allows you to do so. This is useful if you're working remotely or need to check your email from a different location.
  2. Webmail access: If you want to access your email using a webmail client like Roundcube or Horde, Synology Mail Access is required. Without it, you won't be able to access your email using a web browser.
  3. IMAP/POP3 access: If you use an email client like Microsoft Outlook, Mozilla Thunderbird, or Apple Mail, you'll need Synology Mail Access to enable IMAP or POP3 access to your email account.
  4. Email forwarding: If you want to forward emails from your Synology NAS to another email address, Synology Mail Access is required.

On the other hand, you might not need Synology Mail Access if:

  1. You only access your email locally: If you only access your email from within your local network, you don't need Synology Mail Access.
  2. You use a different email server: If you're using a different email server or service (e.g., Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, or a third-party email provider), you might not need Synology Mail Access.

To determine whether you need Synology Mail Access, ask yourself:

If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, you might need Synology Mail Access. If not, you can skip it.