How Do I Reset My Synology NAS? (For DSM 6.2.4 or Above)
There is need to reset the Synology NAS file sharing platform when there is a dramatic decrease in the performance. FYI, Synology NAS device allows users to access files and folders within a company’s intranet. This post will particularly talk about two ways to reset Synology NAS (DSM 6.2.4 or above) Go on reading.
Two Modes to Reset Synology NAS
As mentioned earlier, there are two methods to perform a factory default on the Synology NAS, the table given below will help you understand the difference between them.
Reset Admin Login and Network Settings to Default | Reset Synology NAS Device and Re-install DSM |
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This method should be used if you have forgotten the Synology NAS password and want to move your NAS to another network environment. The method can also be used if you want to assign a new IP address to your NAS. | Use this mode just in case you are looking forward to install your DiskStation Manager (DSM) from scratch. |
This is to inform you that performing a factory reset won’t impact the data. But, it is recommended to use Synology Hyper Backup and back up the system settings before you head over to perform a factory reset. Also, you need to ensure that your Synology NAS is Ready. The status can be checked either via the Web Assistant or Synology Assistant.
How to Reset Synology NAS?
Given below are the sections that will provide you with a clearer picture of resetting the Synology NAS file sharing platform. You are suggested to read the instructions carefully for a hassle-free execution of the process:
Reset Admin Login and Network Details to Default
- Ensure that your Synology NAS is turned on.
- Find the Reset button now and press it.
- You need to hold down the button for 4 seconds.
- The moment you hear a beep, release the button.
- Launch the Synology Web Assistant now and select the NAS you’ve just reset.
- Enter the system’s default login details and select Sign In on the login page.
- Now, reset the password and click Submit.
- Thereafter, select Sign In Now.
- You are now supposed to use to the password just created.
In this manner, you can reset the admin login and network settings of your Synology NAS to default. Know that there can be more than one admin accounts related to your NAS. Thus, if you want to change the admin password of a particular account, you need to select it from the drop-down menu. However, if there is only one account associated, the username will be admin. This value will be filled by default.
Reset NAS and Re-install DSM
This mode must be used if you want to reset all the system’s configurations. This process is similar to the mode 1 with slight differences. Here’s how you can reset NAS to re-install it.
- Find the Synology NAS Reset button and push it.
- Hold the button for 4 seconds until a beep sound is heard.
- The next step is to press and hold the Reset button in 10 seconds for 4 seconds.
- This time you should wait to hear 3 beeps.
- Now, you have to wait for 2 minutes and let the Status light on your NAS go orange or green.
- The NAS has been reset and its configuration has been erased.
In this manner, you can perform a factory reset of the Synology NAS to re-install it. For that, you are supposed to go to find.synology page using a web browser. The Status of your NAS might have changed to Configuration lost. Now, select the NAS and follow the instructions appearing on the wizard to re-install your NAS.
The Conclusion
It is now time to wrap up the post that explained how to reset Synology NAS (for DSM 6.2.4 and above). Hopefully, the information given in this post will help you effectively.