We built this to be calm, clear, and fun — even if you are setting up a NAS for the first time. Follow the steps below to get storage, sharing, and backup ready in minutes.
Connect power and Ethernet, then turn the NAS on.
Open your browser and visit the NAS dashboard.
Create a shared folder and connect it on your computer.
Use your router list or our discovery URL.
Open your router app and find the NAS IP address.
Type http://<NAS-IP> in a browser.
Diskless? Add drives and follow the storage wizard.
Insert your hard disks and reboot the NAS.
Choose recommended RAID for safety and performance.
This makes the NAS visible on your devices.
Go to “Shared Folders” in the NAS dashboard.
Create a folder (example: Media).
Open File Explorer and click “This PC”.
Select “Map network drive”.
Enter: \\\\<NAS-IP>\\Media
Open Finder and click “Go → Connect to Server”.
Enter: smb://<NAS-IP>/Media
Sign in with your NAS username and password.
Open Files and click “Other Locations”.
Enter: smb://<NAS-IP>/Media
Save the connection for quick access later.
Create a shared folder for photos and memories. Everyone gets their own login.
Snapshots protect you from accidental deletions. Turn them on once and relax.
Use Tailscale or Cloudflare for safe access from outside your home.
Need a hand? The support team can guide you live using your order ID.