Discover Your Synology NAS IP with Synology Assistant

Synology Assistant is an official tool provided by Synology that allows you to locate your NAS device on the local network. Below is a detailed step-by-step guide to download, install and use this tool.

Step 1: Download Synology Assistant

1. Visit Synology’s official download page:
   • Open your browser and go to Synology’s official download page:
     https://www.synology.com/support/download
2. Select your NAS model:
   • In the search field, enter your NAS model (for example, DS220+ or ​​DS920+).
   • Click on the corresponding model.
3. Find Synology Assistant:
   • On your model’s page, go to the “Desktop Utilities” section.
   • Find Synology Assistant in the list.
4. Download the file:
   • Select your computer’s operating system (Windows, macOS, or Linux).
   • Click the Download button.

Step 2: Install Synology Assistant

Windows:

1. Go to the folder where the file was downloaded.
2. Double-click the installer file (Synology-Assistant-version.exe).
3. Follow the instructions of the installation wizard:
   • Accept the license terms.
   • Choose a location to install the app (you can leave the default).
   • Click Install.
4. Once finished, click Finish.

macOS:

1. Open the .dmg file you downloaded.
2. Drag the Synology Assistant icon to the Applications folder.
3. Open the app from Launchpad or Finder.

Step 3: Use Synology Assistant to Find the IP

1. Open Synology Assistant:
   • Launch the application from your desktop or start menu.
2. Scan the local network:
   • Synology Assistant will automatically search for Synology NAS devices connected to your local network.
   • In case the scan does not start automatically, click the Search button.
3. Identify your NAS:
   • A list of all Synology devices detected on the network will appear..
   • Find your NAS in the list (you will identify it by the name you have given it or by the model).
   • In the IP column, you will see the IP address assigned to your NAS.
4. Copy the IP:
   • Right click on your NAS and select Details to view more information.
   • Copy the IP address to access the NAS from your browser.