How to Download, Install and Use ExpressVPN on QNAP NAS

Without any doubt, your QNAP network-attached storage requires you to secure its file transfer protocols (for maximum privacy). And yes – there’s no better tool for that than a VPN service. So, let’s talk about how to set up and use ExpressVPN on your QNAP NAS. 

1. First and foremost, make sure to subscribe to ExpressVPN. 

2. Once you land on ExpressVPN’s site, click on any of the buttons labeled ‘Get ExpressVPN.’

3. Then, pick a subscription (long-term plans usually bring hefty savings). 

4. Input your email address and then proceed to finalize the sign-up procedure. 

5. Once done, ExpressVPN’s team will send you a confirmation email, so check for one.

6. This is when you can return to ExpressVPN’s site. Make sure you’re on its home page.

7. Pick ‘My Account‘ using the website’s main menu (in the top-right corner). 

8. Then, input your ExpressVPN credentials and click on the ‘Sign In‘ button. 

9. Once asked for a verification code, copy it from your email inbox. 

10. At this moment, you should be looking at your ExpressVPN account dashboard. 

11. Click on the ‘Set Up Other Devices‘ button, and a new page will open.

12. Then, pick ‘Manual Configuration‘ on the left-hand side. 

13. On the right, make sure to click on the ‘PPTP & L2TP/IPsec‘ button. 

14. Make a note of your credentials just below (you can leave this page open).

15. Also, pick any server while there – and make sure to reveal its server address. 

16. Now, proceed to access your QNAP NAS device (using any Web browser). 

17. Once you launch QFinder Pro, double-click on your NAS device’s name to access it. 

18. You will be taken to the login page. Enter your credentials and click on ‘Login.’

19. Now, access your QNAP’s App Center and use its built-in search functionality. 

20. Look up ‘QVPN Service‘ and open the app’s overview. 

21. Then, click on the ‘Install‘ button to add QVPN to your QNAP NAS device. 

22. Return to your QNAP dashboard and launch the QVPN app from there. 

23. Using the left-placed sidebar, select ‘VPN Client.’

24. On the right, click on ‘Add‘ and then make sure to select ‘L2TP/IPsec.’

25. Then, input the information from below in the ‘Create VPN Connection‘ fields. 

26. Then, click on ‘Create‘ to create a new VPN profile on your QNAP device. 

27. To test your new VPN connection, click on ‘Connect‘ on the right side. 

28. After a few seconds, you should see real-time data about your VPN connection. 

29 To disconnect at any point, click on ‘Disconnect‘ on the right side. 

That’s it! You know now how to set up and use ExpressVPN on your QNAP NAS. In case you have any questions, know that you can count on us. Just make sure to post your comment below. Thanks for reading!