Synology nas mail server

Synology NAS (Network-Attached Storage) devices can be configured to run a mail server, allowing you to send and receive emails from your NAS device. Here's a step-by-step guide to set up a mail server on your Synology NAS:

Prerequisites:

  1. Synology NAS device with DSM 6.2 or later
  2. A valid domain name (e.g., example.com)
  3. A static IP address for your NAS device
  4. A mail client (e.g., Thunderbird, Outlook) to test the mail server

Step 1: Enable Mail Server

  1. Log in to your Synology NAS device using the web interface.
  2. Go to Control Panel > Mail Server.
  3. Click on Enable Mail Server and follow the prompts to configure the mail server.

Step 2: Configure Mail Server Settings

  1. Set the Mail Server Name to your domain name (e.g., example.com).
  2. Set the Mail Server Port to 25 (default) or a custom port of your choice.
  3. Set the Mail Server Authentication to Plain Text or SSL/TLS depending on your preference.
  4. Set the Mail Server Relay to None or a relay server of your choice.
  5. Set the Mail Server Quota to a desired value (e.g., 100 MB).

Step 3: Configure Mail Accounts

  1. Go to Control Panel > Mail Server > Mail Accounts.
  2. Click on Create to create a new mail account.
  3. Enter the Username, Password, and Email Address for the new account.
  4. Set the Mailbox Quota to a desired value (e.g., 100 MB).
  5. Click Create to create the new mail account.

Step 4: Configure Mail Client

  1. Set up your mail client (e.g., Thunderbird, Outlook) to connect to your Synology NAS mail server.
  2. Enter the Mail Server Name (e.g., example.com), Username, and Password.
  3. Set the Mail Server Port to the value you configured earlier (e.g., 25).
  4. Click Connect to test the connection.

Troubleshooting Tips:

  1. Check the Synology NAS mail server logs for any errors or issues.
  2. Verify that your domain name is properly configured and pointing to your Synology NAS device.
  3. Check your mail client settings to ensure they match the Synology NAS mail server settings.

By following these steps, you should be able to set up a mail server on your Synology NAS device.