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How to Download, Install, & Use CyberGhost VPN on Synology NAS?

By Srijani Ghosh / December 2, 2021

If you're using Synology NAS to transfer or store files on the internet, using a VPN is required to secure the complete activity. Here is how to download, install, and use CyberGhost VPN on Synology NAS. 

Note

CyberGhost VPN doesn't support certain Synology NAS devices. The below steps will only be applicable if your device allows you to create VPN profiles and set up OpenVPN connections. Check for the same in your device's manual. 

1. First, click here to visit the CyberGhost VPN subscription page.

2. Next, hit the Get CyberGhost VPN button.

How to install and use CyberGhost VPN on Synology NAS

3. Select a suitable plan on the next screen and submit your details to complete the purchase.

4. You'll receive a confirmation email next.

How to install and use CyberGhost VPN on Synology NAS

5. Visit the CyberGhost official website now and click My Account from the top-right corner.

How to install and use CyberGhost VPN on Synology NAS

6. Next, enter your Username, Password and hit the Log in button. 

How to install and use CyberGhost VPN on Synology NAS

7. Once you can access your account, navigate to Router or other devices and hit Configure.

How to install and use CyberGhost VPN on Synology NAS

8. Now, fill in the below details as mentioned:

9. Now, hit the Save Configuration button.

How to install and use CyberGhost VPN on Synology NAS

10. You'll be redirected to the Manage Devices page now, find Router or other devices and click the View button next to it.

11. Your OpenVPN 2.3 credentials will be previewed now; take a note of Server Group, Username, and Password for future use.

12. Now, hit the Download Configuration button.

How to install and use CyberGhost VPN on Synology NAS

13. A .zip file will get downloaded now on your system; extract it to get the below documents:

14. Now, you've to enable CyberGhost VPN on your Synology. But before that, disable IPv6 by following this path:

Control Panel > Network > Network Interface > LAN > Edit > IPv6 > Off > OK

How to install and use CyberGhost VPN on Synology NAS

15. Next, reboot your Synology.

16. After that, create a new VPN profile by following the below path:

Control Panel > Network > Network Interface > Create > Create VPN Profile

How to install and use CyberGhost VPN on Synology NAS

17. Once you click Create VPN Profile, a new window will open, choose OpenVPN (via importing a .ovpn file) from there and hit the Next button.

How to install and use CyberGhost VPN on Synology NAS

18. Now the General Settings screen will appear, fill the below details as mentioned:

How to install and use CyberGhost VPN on Synology NAS

19. Once done, hit the Next button.

20. On the next screen, check the boxes next to Use default gateway on a remote network and Reconnect when the VPN connection is lost.

How to install and use CyberGhost VPN on Synology NAS

21. Now, hit Apply to continue further.

22. Next, you will find your new VPN profile in the Network Interface window, click on it, and hit the Connect button.

How to install and use CyberGhost VPN on Synology NAS

23. Finally, the status of your VPN profile will change from Disconnected to Connected. 

That's all! Now you know how to download, install, and use CyberGhost VPN on Synology NAS. If you want to install this VPN on other devices, follow our complete setup guide. Thanks for reading!



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