Synology Drive Client
Synology Drive Client is a desktop app for macOS that syncs files with a Synology NAS and can back up folders from your Mac.
What is Synology Drive Client?
Synology Drive Client is a desktop sync and backup application for computers that connect to Synology Drive Server on a Synology NAS. It helps individuals and teams keep files available across devices, mirror selected folders between a Mac and shared storage, and back up important folders from a computer to centralized storage. On macOS, users commonly use it to maintain a working folder that stays in sync with a NAS, access file version history, and share links to synced files. The app supports both synchronization tasks and computer backup tasks, so it can fit personal file workflows as well as small-business collaboration and data-protection needs. It is designed for people who already use a Synology storage system rather than as a general public cloud storage service.
Key features
- Sync selected folders between your Mac and a Synology NAS
- Back up chosen Mac folders to centralized storage
- Restore or download previous file versions from synced folders
- Create share links for synced files
- Run one-way or two-way sync tasks for different workflows
- Manage notifications, display options, and proxy settings from the desktop client
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Safety overview
Status: Mostly safe
This is a legitimate Synology file sync and backup client. Background syncing and startup behavior are consistent with its purpose, and network access to your Synology NAS is expected. Because it can read and upload the folders you choose, review which directories are included in sync or backup tasks and confirm the server address before signing in. The bundle ID com.synology.CloudStation reflects Synology's older Cloud Station naming, so if you inspect files manually, that older identifier can still belong to Synology Drive Client.
Recommendation: Keep it if you use a Synology NAS for file sync, team folders, or Mac backup. If you no longer connect this Mac to Synology Drive, you can remove the app to stop background syncing and free its local support files.
Common paths
/Applications/Synology Drive Client.app
Cache paths
~/Library/Caches/com.synology.CloudStation~/Library/Caches/SynologyDrive
Support paths
~/Library/Application Support/SynologyDrive
Preference paths
~/Library/Preferences/com.synology.CloudStation.plist
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