Install OpenVPN on a Synology NAS
1. Disable IPv6
In order to connect to OVPN - you will first need to disable IPv6.
2. Open your Synology control panel
3. Click Network
4. Click Network Interface tab in the menu
5. If you have earlier VPN-profiles you need to delete them before proceeding
If you do not have any earlier VPN profiles, you can go to the next step.
6. Create VPN profile
Click Create and choose Create VPN profile.
Choose OpenVPN (via importing a .ovpn file) as your VPN Connection Method. Go to the next step.
7. Choose server
8. Enter your login credentials
| Profile name | OVPN |
| Username | (enter your username for OVPN) |
| Password | (enter your password for OVPN) |
| Import .ovpn file | The downloaded configuration file |
| CA certificate | (leave blank) |
Then click Next.
9. Continue configuration
In the next step, you need to enter the advanced settings. Make sure the following settings are chosen:
| Use default gateway on remote network | Chosen |
| Allow other network devices to... | Do not choose |
| Reconnect when the VPN connection is lost | Chosen |
10. Connect
It is now time to connect to OVPN. Choose OVPN in the network interface list and click Connect
11. Finished
You should now see your Status as Connected. If not, contact customer support and we will help you get started.