# Taildrop with NAS devices

Last validated Jan 5, 2026

> **Note:** Taildrop is currently in alpha.

> **Note:** Taildrop is available for [all plans](/pricing).

Taildrop lets you send files between your personal devices on a Tailscale network (known as a tailnet).

Except for network access storage (NAS) devices, Taildrop does not require client setup other than [installing Tailscale][kb-installation]. For NAS devices, additional setup is required, as documented in this topic.

## Set up Taildrop on Synology

If you haven't already, [install Tailscale on your Synology device][kb-synology-manual-installation-steps].

To set up your Synology device to receive Taildrop files:

1. In the Synology DSM web UI, go to **Main Menu** > **File Station**.

2. Select **Create** and then select **Create New Shared Folder**.

3. In the **Shared Folder Creation Wizard**, use `Taildrop` for the name of the folder.

4. Set other values per your choice and continue through the wizard until you have created the `Taildrop` Shared Folder.

5. In **File Station**, right-click the `Taildrop` folder and select **Properties**.

6. Select **Permission**.

7. Select the **tailscale** system user and select **Edit**. Note that the **tailscale** system user is shown with the name **tailscale**; it is not the name of a user in your tailnet.

8. Grant read/write access to **tailscale**.

   ![Provide read/write access](features/taildrop/how-to/set-up-taildrop-with-nas/synology-taildrop-permission.png)

9. Select **Done** and then select **Save**.

10. After you have completed the above steps, restart Tailscale on your Synology device.

You should now be able to receive Taildrop files on your Synology device.

## Set up Taildrop on QNAP

If you haven't already, [install Tailscale on your QNAP device][kb-qnap-installation-steps].

To set up your QNAP device to receive Taildrop files:

1. Open QNAP File Station.

2. Select the **New Folder** icon, then select **Shared Folder**.

3. In the **Folder Name** field, enter the folder name `Taildrop`.

   ![Create a shared Taildrop folder](features/taildrop/how-to/set-up-taildrop-with-nas/qnap-taildrop-permission.png)

4. Save your changes.

You should now be able to receive Taildrop files on your QNAP device.

## Receive files with a NAS device

When devices in your tailnet send files to your NAS device, they will automatically be added to the `Taildrop` folder.

[kb-installation]: /docs/install

[kb-qnap-installation-steps]: /docs/integrations/qnap#installation-steps

[kb-synology-manual-installation-steps]: /docs/integrations/synology#install-tailscale-on-dsm-manually