How to set up a website on Synology NAS
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Did you know you can host a website on a Synology NAS enclosure? Not only are you able to use thebest NAS for homefor storing files and running a media server, but you can also host a blog, website, or even an internal family portal. This quick guide will showcase just how easy it is to get up and running.
How to host a website on Synology NAS
Synology makes it really simple to host a website on your NAS enclosure runningDSM 7.0. All you need to do is run Web Station and you’re good to go.
You’re done! Place some files into the designated website folder and they should now be viewable using your favorite browser to load the IP address.
Why NAS website hosting may not be for you
I wouldn’t recommend hosting a website on your Synology NAS unless:
The primary issue with hosting your own website from home (on a NAS or some other connected device) is the potential for downtime through power outages or unreliable internet. Even the best connections can go down for some unforeseen problem and the same goes for your electricity supply. This would render your website offline.
A Synology NAS enclosure is fantastic for many tasks, but running more than one intensive process on the same server can cause issues when a process requires considerable levels of performance. If you’re running a website on your Synology NAS and a process requires files to be indexed, you may experience sluggish performance.
Lastly, hosting a website on your Synology NAS is as DIY as you can get. You won’t have a helpful support team at hand for assistance like you would with most website hosts out there. If you have no problem running your own sites, I’d recommend picking up theSynology DiskStation DS220+and a Seagate IronWolf HDD.
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The DiskStation DS220+ is a well-positioned NAS with an attractive price and plenty of performance.
The Seagate IronWolf series of hard drives are perfect for NAS use and would make for compelling website storage.
Rich Edmonds was formerly a Senior Editor of PC hardware at Windows Central, covering everything related to PC components and NAS. He’s been involved in technology for more than a decade and knows a thing or two about the magic inside a PC chassis. You can follow him on Twitter at@RichEdmonds.
