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Restart and reset a Synology NAS
This guide explains how to restart and reset a NAS Synology (resetting it means restoring the device to its factory settings) that you rent from Infomaniak.
Preamble
- It is possible to choose one of the two following reset modes:
- SOFT RESET: reset the administrator password and network settings
- Partial reset may be necessary if you no longer have access to the "
admin
" account. - It allows you to redefine a password for the "admin" account…
- Partial reset may be necessary if you no longer have access to the "
- HARD RESET: reset the operating system
- A full reset is necessary when there is no longer access to the admin account due to erratic configuration in the DSM firewall, etc.
- Resetting the DSM allows you to return to factory settings. This operation does not normally affect the data on the disks.
- SOFT RESET: reset the administrator password and network settings
- Refer to the official guide on this topic.
Restart the Synology NAS
It is possible to restart the NAS directly from the Manager:
- Click here to access the management of your product on the Infomaniak Manager (need help?).
- Click directly on the name assigned to the relevant product.
- Click the Restart server button (in the Quick actions section).
Reset the Synology NAS
It is possible to request the reset of your NAS from the Manager:
- Click here to access the management of your product on the Infomaniak Manager (need help?).
- Click directly on the name assigned to the relevant product.
- Click the Reset the server button (in the Quick Actions section).
Once the reset has been completed, log back in with the user "admin" without entering a password and set one immediately afterward.
Cancel the reset request
Once the reset has been requested, you must wait and an element "in progress" will appear on your dashboard. At the same place at any time request cancellation of this reset if necessary.
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