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KB ID: 6228

Product: TS5020 Series | TS71210 Series | TS5010 Series | TS6000 Series | TS3030 Series | TS Essentials Series 2025 | TS3010 Series | TS3020 Series | TS-Essentials Series 2022

Configuring TeraStation 3-5-7 series backup to a Qnap NAS

Last Updated: 09/23/2026

Example NAS in this KB:
Source: TeraStation TS51220 firmware version v3.12
Target: Qnap QTS5.2.10.3577
 

Configuring the target Qnap NAS

1. Log in to Settings for the Qnap NAS. 

2. Navigate to Hybrid Backup Sync app > Services > Rsync Server,  Enable the service and enable "Shared rsync server account".
Configure a rsync user/password for authentication.
Also need to Disable "Local NAS accounts"

Click Apply.

 

Configure the Backup Job on the source TeraStation

1. Open Settings on the source TeraStation and log in. From the "Backup" tab, click the widget to the right of "Backup.

 

2. This screen will list existing Backup job.

 

3. Click "Create" to create a new backup job. 

4. Give the job a name and select a schedule.

5. Select the "Operation Mode" (Backup Mode). For example we will choose Full backup.
Note: Only Full Backup, Overwrite (Incremental), Overwrite (Differential) modes supports backing-up to an another rsync-compatible NAS.

For details about the Backup Modes, please refer to the User Manual.
 

6. Uncheck the "Encrypted data transfer" option.
Select other options as desired. Default settings are shown.
Click Add to add a source and destination folder for the backup.

Note:  "Encrypted data transport" for backups/replications is now the default selection for new setup jobs for TS7010/5020/3030.
You will have to disable this option to be able to discover the target Qnap NAS.
 

7. Click List of Servers.

8. Click Add.

9. Select “Add rsync-compatible device”; enter the IP address or hostname of the destination Qnap NAS device.
Enter the rsync account/password you created on the destination Qnap NAS.
Check Disable on "rsync Over SSH" checkbox below.

 

10. Click Close after completed the list of Server configuration.

 

11. Click Refresh on the upper right.

 

12. The dialog appears if you click Refresh. It is recommended to click Yes to completely repopulate the list of available targets.

 

13. Once the refresh finishes you should now see the Synology NAS Share at the Backup Destination Folder.
Select the shared folder pair that will be the backup source and destination, then click OK.

 

14. Verify that all settings are accurate. Additional source and destination folders can be added to run as part of the same backup job. Once all options are set up as desired, click OK to save the backup job.

15. The job will now appear in the list of backup jobs. This job can be edited later or additional backup jobs can be created. The type and status of the backup job is also shown in this list.

The backup configuration is now complete.