Synology Drive Client
Synology Drive Client is Synology’s desktop utility for syncing and backing up files between a Mac and a Synology NAS.
What is Synology Drive Client?
Synology Drive Client is a macOS desktop application published by Synology Inc. for connecting a Mac to Synology Drive on a Synology NAS. Its main purpose is to keep folders synchronized between the computer and the NAS, and it can also run backup tasks from the Mac to the NAS. Synology documents it as the desktop client for Synology Drive and describes Finder-based access alongside sync and backup workflows. On supported versions, it also offers on-demand sync so files can appear in Finder without always occupying full local disk space. Mac users typically encounter it after setting up Synology Drive Server on their NAS or when replacing third-party cloud storage with a self-hosted private cloud. The app may run in the background, place an icon in the menu bar area, and store local configuration, logs, and sync metadata in the user Library.
Key features
- Sync folders between a Mac and a Synology NAS
- Back up selected Mac folders to Synology Drive
- Show synced content through macOS Finder integration
- Support on-demand sync on supported macOS versions
- Manage multiple sync or backup tasks from one client
- Restore or browse earlier file versions from synced data
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Safety overview
Status: Safe
This is a legitimate Synology application used for file synchronization and backup with a Synology NAS. It is generally safe when obtained from Synology, but it can access, copy, and modify files within folders you choose to sync or back up, so configuration mistakes can affect important data.
Recommendation: Keep it if you actively use Synology Drive for NAS sync, backup, or on-demand file access. If you no longer use Synology Drive or have removed your Synology NAS workflow, it is usually optional and can be removed after confirming no active sync or backup tasks still depend on it.
Common paths
/Applications/Synology Drive Client.app
Cache paths
~/Library/Caches/com.synology.CloudStation
Support paths
~/Library/Application Support/SynologyDrive
Preference paths
~/Library/Preferences/com.synology.CloudStation.plist
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