Synology Photos: Setup and migration guide for Australia
Overview
Synology Photos combines a family friendly view with admin controls for folders, albums, and sharing.
Plan structure and permissions from day one to avoid duplication and broken links later.
Table of Contents
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Browse SynologyPlan your library structure
Keep it simple and predictable so that it works across devices and for non technical family members.
- Decide folder names and hierarchy up front
- Separate personal and shared spaces and define who owns what
- Pick a consistent naming scheme for imports
Ingest and deduplicate
Bring media in with as little duplication as possible.
- Stage imports on a temporary drive and remove duplicates before final copy
- Use date based folders to make future maintenance easy
- Let the system index before adding more files
Mobile and desktop apps
Use the official apps to enable background upload and easy browsing.
- Install the mobile app and enable background upload on trusted WiFi
- Use the desktop client for initial bulk moves
- Confirm sign in on all family devices after setup
Remote access and safety
Keep remote access simple and secure.
- Use QuickConnect or a secure reverse proxy if your model supports it
- Enable two factor sign in for admin or family manager accounts
- Keep packages and DSM updated and enable security notifications
Maintenance and backups
Protect your library against accidents and device loss.
- Schedule snapshots and backups to a second NAS or cloud
- Test restore a small album monthly
- Review storage growth twice a year and adjust retention
Need technical support or more detailed guidance? Please contact Synology via our Synology Support – Australia page. It includes ticket, Live Chat, warranty and downloads links.
