Getting past the Synology default web site when creating a web server

How do I use Synology as a Web server?
Can a NAS server host a website?
How do I change the default port for Synology?
How do I access my Synology Web portal?
How do I log into Synology DSM?
How do I use WordPress on Synology NAS?
How do I host a website on Asustor?
How do I connect my NAS to my website?
How do I setup a web server at home?
Should I change default ports?
What is the default admin password for Synology?
What is the default IP for Synology NAS?

How do I use Synology as a Web server?

Setup web server

Open Control Panel:
Click Web Services:
Check/tick the checkbox options "Enable Web Station" and this is optional "Enable MySQL" (if your site is using database) and cllick the "Virtual Host" button:
Click "Create" button and enter your "Sub-folder Name" and "Hostname".

Can a NAS server host a website?

We can definitely say that it's possible to use NAS as web hosting. That's because you can host files in NAS. However, you need to customize it so that it can be connected to a separate web server. You'll still need to install that web server and manually connect the webserver to the NAS device.

How do I change the default port for Synology?

Synology's default ports to access your NAS are 5000 and 5001 and you should change them. Why?
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Here is how, go to:

Control Panel.
Network.
Change the HTTP port.
Change the HTTPS port.
and apply.

How do I access my Synology Web portal?

Configure access for Synology NAS and Synology Drive server

For DSM 7.0 and above: Go to Control Panel > Login Portal > Applications. Select Synology Drive and click Edit. ...
For DSM 6.2 and earlier: Go to Control Panel > Application Portal > Application. Select Synology Drive and click Edit.

How do I log into Synology DSM?

Manage your Synology NAS with DSM mobile

Open your mobile web browser.
In the address bar, enter the IP address of your NAS.
Enter your DSM account name and password and tap Sign In.

How do I use WordPress on Synology NAS?

1. WordPress Synology NAS Package Install Instructions

Open Synology's Package Center and install the WordPress package.
You will be informed that WordPress will automatically install a few different packages. Select Yes. ...
Create a password for the MariaDB package that's installed.

How do I host a website on Asustor?

In order to host a website on the ASUSTOR NAS, you must upload it to the “Web” shared folder of the NAS. Now click on the Virtual Host tab and then click on the [Add] button. The Virtual Host window will now appear. Fill out the required fields and then click [OK] once you are done.

How do I connect my NAS to my website?

How to Remotely Connect to Your Device

Step 1: Enable FTP. ...
Step 2: Enable WebDAV. ...
Step 3: Update User Permissions. ...
Step 4: Allow Your Router to Connect to Your NAS Device. ...
Step 5: Use Dynamic DNS to Assign a Web Address to Your Home Network. ...
Step 6: Set Up Your Remote Connection. ...
Step 7: Enter and Save Your Password.

How do I setup a web server at home?

Step 1: Acquire a Dedicated PC. This step may be easy for some and hard for others. ...
Step 2: Get the OS! ...
Step 3: Install the OS! ...
Step 4: Setup VNC. ...
Step 5: Install FTP. ...
Step 6: Configure FTP Users. ...
Step 7: Configure and Activate FTP Server! ...
Step 8: Install HTTP Support, Sit Back and Relax!

Should I change default ports?

Recommended practice is to change the port numbers, but that'll only slow down an attacker. Most tools just scan all ports anyway, and once an open port is found, it's usually quite trivial to identify what service is running on it.

What is the default admin password for Synology?

The default username is “admin” and the default password is left blank. Click “Sign In” after entering in these credentials. You'll then be prompted to create a new password.

What is the default IP for Synology NAS?

Most Synology routers have a default IP address of 192.168. 1.1.