How to configure your synology for mail

Configuring your Synology NAS for email services involves setting up the Mail Station package, which allows you to send and receive emails using your NAS as a mail server. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you get started:

Prerequisites:

1. Synology NAS with DSM 6.2 or later
2. A valid email account (e.g., Gmail, Outlook, or your own domain)
3. A static IP address or a dynamic DNS (DDNS) service

Step 1: Install the Mail Station package

1. Log in to your Synology NAS using the DSM web interface.
2. Go to Package Center > Browse > Mail Station.
3. Click Install to install the package.

Step 2: Configure the Mail Station

1. Go to Control Panel > Mail Station.
2. Click Create to create a new mail account.
3. Fill in the required information:
   • Account Name: A name for your email account (e.g., "My NAS Email").
   • Email Address: Your email address (e.g., "[email protected]").
   • Password: Your email account password.
   • SMTP Server: The SMTP server address for your email provider (e.g., "smtp.gmail.com" for Gmail).
   • SMTP Port: The SMTP port number (e.g., 587 for Gmail).
   • Authentication: Select Username and Password.
4. Click Create to save the changes.

Step 3: Configure the DNS settings

1. Go to Control Panel > DNS.
2. Click Create to create a new DNS record.
3. Fill in the required information:
   • Record Type: MX.
   • Host: Your email address (e.g., "[email protected]").
   • Priority: 10.
   • Target: The IP address of your Synology NAS (e.g., "192.168.1.100").
4. Click Create to save the changes.

Step 4: Configure the email client

1. On your email client (e.g., Outlook, Thunderbird), set up a new account using the following settings:
   • Account Type: IMAP or POP3.
   • Server: The IP address of your Synology NAS (e.g., "192.168.1.100").
   • Port: The IMAP or POP3 port number (e.g., 143 or 110).
   • Username: Your email address (e.g., "[email protected]").
   • Password: Your email account password.
2. Save the changes and test your email connection.

Additional tips:

• Make sure to configure your email client to use the correct port numbers (e.g., 587 for SMTP and 143 for IMAP).
• If you're using a dynamic DNS (DDNS) service, update your DNS settings accordingly.
• You can also configure the Mail Station package to use SSL/TLS encryption for secure email transmission.

By following these steps, you should be able to configure your Synology NAS for email services and start sending and receiving emails using your NAS as a mail server.