To access shared folders using Rsync:
1. Ensure that the Rsync file-sharing protocol is enabled on your ReadyNAS storage system.
For more information, see Set Network Access Rights to Shared Folders on page 48.
2. On a network-attached device that supports the Rsync file-sharing protocol, launch a terminal program
or an Rsync client.
3. Enter any required credentials for the shared folder.
For more information about Rsync shared folder access credentials, see Configure Rsync Credentials on
page 48. For more information about Rsync terminal program commands, visit http://rsync.samba.org.
For more information about using an Rsync client application, see the documentation that accompanies
the application.
Access Shared Folders Using Cloud Services
Several cloud-based services are preinstalled on your ReadyNAS system, including ReadyCLOUD,
ReadyNAS Remote, and ReadyDROP.You can use these services to remotely access your storage
system.
Use ReadyCLOUD
ReadyCLOUD is an online service that you use to discover and set up ReadyNAS storage systems on
your network. After you discover your ReadyNAS system using ReadyCLOUD, y ou can use ReadyCLOUD
to securely access and manage your system from anywhere that has an Internet connection.
For more information about discovering your device using ReadyCLOUD or creating a ReadyCLOUD
account, see Discover and Set Up Your ReadyNAS on page 13.
Using ReadyCLOUD involves these high-level steps:
1. Add your ReadyNAS system to your ReadyCLOUD account.
See Join ReadyCLOUD on page 64.
2. (Optional) Grant access to ReadyCLOUD users.
See Add ReadyCLOUD Users on page 65.
3. Access your data and manage your ReadyNAS system using ReadyCLOUD.
See Access Your System Using ReadyCLOUD on page 71.

Join ReadyCLOUD

The ReadyCLOUD service is preinstalled on your ReadyNAS storage system. Before you can access
your system using ReadyCLOUD, you must add your system to your ReadyCLOUD account.
To add your ReadyNAS system to ReadyCLOUD:
1. On the local admin page, select the Cloud tab.
2. Set the On-Off slider so the slider shows the On position to enable ReadyCLOUD.
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