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Accessing and Sharing Files on a QNAP NAS Using Qfile

• Tutorial
• File Management
• Abode Cloud ii.0
• File access
• Shared Folder
• Network & Security
• Internet
• Productivity
• Miscellaneous

• Qfile
• • Logging In to a NAS
• • Adding, Changing, and Managing NAS Devices
• • • Adding a NAS
• • • Changing to a Unlike NAS
• • • Managing a NAS
• • File Management
• • • Sharing Files on the NAS
• • • Uploading Files to the NAS
• • • Downloading Files From the NAS
• • • Managing NAS Files
• • Folder Direction
• • • Sharing a Folder on the NAS
• • • Creating a NAS Folder
• • • Downloading a NAS Folder
• • • Managing a NAS Folder
• • Auto Upload
• • • Motorcar Uploading Items from the Gallery
• • • Auto Uploading from Selected Folders
• • Setting a New Download Folder
• • Managing Groundwork Tasks
• • Settings and Account Management
• • • Managing Your QNAP ID
• • • Configuring Qfile Settings

Qfile

Qfile is a QNAP NAS file direction awarding for your mobile device. It enables you to access files on a QNAP NAS, upload files to your NAS from your mobile device, and share your NAS files with others. You tin install Qfile from the Google Play Store for Android or the App Shop for iOS devices.

Logging In to a NAS

This task explains how to manually log in and add together a NAS. For details on logging in to a NAS using a QNAP ID or within a local network, see Calculation a NAS.

1. Open Qfile.

   The Qfile screen appears.

   

2. Enter the post-obit information.

   • Host/IP or myQNAPcloud name

   • NAS Username

   • NAS Password

3. Optional: Enable Recall password.
4. Optional: Enable Secure login (SSL).
5. Optional: Enable Detect port automatically.
   1. Tap Advanced settings.
   2. Enable Detect port automatically.
6. Tap Login.

   If you lot enabled Secure login (SSL), a confirmation message appears.

7. Tap OK.

   Qfile logs in the specified NAS.

   Tip:

   After you lot log in to a NAS, you tin use the bottom buttons to jump betwixt your folders, recent activeness or recently accessed files, your favorites, and your shared and received shared links.

Calculation, Changing, and Managing NAS Devices

Y'all can add multiple devices to Qfile. If you take more than 1 NAS on Qfile, you can switch between the devices.

Adding a NAS

There are 3 ways to add a NAS. Y'all can add together a NAS manually, apply Qfile to automatically search available NAS devices on the network, or sign in using your QNAP ID.

1. Open Qfile.

   Tip:

   If you are even so on the Qfile screen, tap Other login options and go to step five.

2. Tap .

   A bill of fare listing appears.

3. Tap Manage NAS.

   

   The Manage NAS window opens.

4. Tap Add a NAS.

   The Qfile screen appears.

5. Log in using one of the following options.

   Option	User Action
   Log in to a NAS manually	For details, run across Logging In to a NAS.
   Use a local network Tip: Ensure that the NAS is on the aforementioned network as your mobile device.	Tap Search NAS inside local network. The Select a NAS and a listing of QNAP devices screen appears. Select a NAS. Enter the NAS username and countersign. Enable Remember countersign. Enable Secure login (SSL). Enable Detect port automatically. Tap Advanced settings. Tap Detect port automatically. Tap Login.
   Use a QNAP ID Note: For details on removing or adding a QNAP ID, see Managing Your QNAP ID.	Tap Log in with QNAP ID. The QNAP ID screen appears. Enter the QNAP ID login credentials. Tap Sign in. A confirmation message appears. Tap OK. Select a NAS. Qfile automatically enters the NAS proper name in Host/IP or myQNAPcloud name. Enter the NAS username and countersign. Enable Think password. Enable Secure login (SSL). Enable Detect port automatically. Tap Advanced settings. Tap Detect port automatically. Tap Login.
   Use a previous NAS Note: This option only appears if yous have previously removed a NAS.	Tap Log in with by record. Select a NAS. Qfile automatically enters your login credentials for that NAS. Tap Login.

   Qfile logs in the NAS.

Irresolute to a Different NAS

If yous have more one NAS registered on Qfile, you lot tin change to a different NAS anytime.

1. Open Qfile.
2. Tap .

   A bill of fare list appears.

3. Tap Change NAS.

   

   The Alter NAS window opens.

   

4. Select a NAS.

   Qfile changes to the specified NAS.

   Note:

   If you used a QNAP ID to list all of your devices, yous demand to enter the login credentials for the NAS you desire to switch to.

Managing a NAS

1. Open up Qfile.
2. Tap .

   A card list appears.

3. Tap Manage NAS.

   

4. Tap beside the NAS that you want to manage.

   

5. Select one of the post-obit options.

   Choice	User Action
   Edit	Tap Edit. The Edit Login Information screen appears. Change the following information. Tap 1 of the following options. Connectedness proper noun Host/IP or myQNAPcloud name Enter a new nickname or IP address. Tap Confirm. Alter the NAS password. Tap Reset abreast NAS Password. The Reset Password window opens. Enter a new password. Tap Reset. Enable or disable Secure login (SSL). Enable or disable detecting ports automatically. Tap Port. Enable or disable Discover port automatically. Tap Save.
   Delete	Tap Delete. A confirmation message appears. Tap OK.

   Qfile saves or deletes the NAS information.

File Management

Yous can manage your NAS files directly from Qfile.

Sharing Files on the NAS

1. Open Qfile.
2. Tap the folder with the files y'all desire to share.
3. Tap beside the file that you want to share.

   

4. Select one of the post-obit options.

   Choice	User Action
   Send a copy	Tap Send a copy. Tap the application yous want to use when sending a copy of the file and then follow the on-screen instructions.
   Share the download link	Tap Share the download link. Enter the following information. Link name Countersign Select the following options. Share Link Tip: Select from a domain name or an IP address. Ready expiration engagement Enable Secure login (SSL). Tap Create. The Share Links screen appears. Tip: Tap to copy the link. Tap . A list of sharing options announced. Tap a sharing option and follow the on-screen instructions.

   Qfile sends a copy or shares the download link of the file.

Uploading Files to the NAS

1. Open Qfile.
2. Tap the binder you want to upload files to.
3. On the top left corner of the screen, tap .

   A menu list appears.

4. Tap Upload.

   

5. Select one of the post-obit options.

   Tip:

   The following options are for Android users. If you are an iOS user, y'all volition meet different options: Camera Curlicue, Camera, Downloads, and Other.

   Option	Clarification	User Action
   Photograph Gallery	Upload a photograph from your mobile's photo gallery.	Tap Photograph Gallery. Note: You must allow Qfile to access files on your device. The Select photograph screen appears. Tap a photo category. Tip: If there are multiple photos in this category, you can upload more than one photo. Tap at least one photograph. Tap OK.
   Take Photo	Take a photo and upload information technology to the NAS. Note: This selection requires Qfile access to your camera.	Tap Take Photo. Note: Y'all must let Qfile to take pictures and record videos. Take a photo. Tap .
   Take Video	Have a video and upload it to the NAS.	Tap Take Video. Annotation: You must allow Qfile to take pictures and record videos. Take a video. Tap .
   Download Folder	Upload a photo from the specified folder on your mobile device. Tip: For details on how to change the Qfile Download folder, see Setting a New Download Folder.	Tap Download Folder. Tap a photo.
   Local Storage	Upload files from a folder in the local storage to the NAS.	Tap Local Storage. Tap Internal storage. Tap a folder. Tap a file.

   Qfile uploads the file to the NAS.

Downloading Files From the NAS

1. Open up Qfile.
2. Tap a binder.
3. Tap beside the file yous want to download.

   

4. Select one of the following options.

   Option	Clarification
   Download and open with other apps	Downloads the file and opens information technology using an application.
   Save to Downloads	Downloads the file to your mobile device. Tip: This file volition appear in the Downloads folder.

   Qfile downloads the file.

Managing NAS Files

1. Open up Qfile.
2. Tap a binder.
3. Identify a file you want to manage, then tap .

   

   A list of options appear.

4. Select one of the following options.

   Choice	User Activeness
   Streaming to	Tap Streaming to. A list of suitable players appear. Tap a thespian.
   Rename	Tap Rename. Enter a new file or folder name. Tap OK.
   Copy	Tap Copy. The Select folder window opens. Tap a binder on the breadcrumb navigation or select a folder from the list. Select a folder. Tap OK.
   Motility	Tap Move. The Select folder window opens. Tap a folder on the breadcrumb navigation or select a folder from the list. Select a folder. Tap OK.
   Delete	Tap Delete. A confirmation message appears. Tap OK.
   Encrypt	Tap Encrypt. Enter a password. Select a Duplicate File Name Policy. Disable Encrypt and replace original file. Tap Encrypt.
   Compress	Tap Compress. Select one of the following. Compression level Archive format Update style Enter an archive name and countersign. Tap Compress.
   Add to transcode Note: This selection is only for videos.	Tap Add to transcode. Select at least 1 format. 240p 360p 480p 720p 1080p Tap Ostend.

   Qfile performs the specified action.

Folder Management

You can create a new folder or manage existing folders from Qfile.

Sharing a Binder on the NAS

You cannot share parent folders.

1. Open up Qfile.
2. Tap a folder.
3. Tap beside the folder that you desire to share.

   

4. Tap Share the download link.
5. Optional: Enter the post-obit information.

   • Link name

   • Password

6. Optional: Select an option from the following settings.

   • Share Link

     Tip:

     Select from a domain proper noun or an IP accost.

   • Set expiration date

7. Optional: Enable the following settings.

   • Let file upload to this folder

   • Enable Secure login (SSL).

8. Tap Create.

   The Share Links screen appears.

   Tip:

   Tap to copy the link.

9. Tap .

   A list of sharing options announced.

10. Tap a sharing option and follow the on-screen instructions.

Creating a NAS Folder

Note:

Y'all can only create a folder inside an existing folder.

1. Open up Qfile.
2. Tap a folder.
3. At the tiptop right of the screen, tap .

   A carte du jour list appears.

4. Tap New folder.

   

   The New folder window opens.

5. Enter a folder name.
6. Tap OK.

   Qfile creates the new binder on the NAS.

Downloading a NAS Folder

You lot cannot download parent folders.

1. Open Qfile.
2. Tap a folder.
3. Tap beside the folder that you want to download.

   

4. Tap Save to Downloads.

   Qfile downloads the folder to your mobile device.

   Tip:

   The folder and its contents appear in the Downloads folder.

Managing a NAS Binder

1. Open up Qfile.
2. Tap a folder.
3. Tap beside the folder that you want to manage.

   

4. Tap one of the following options.

   Option	User Activeness
   Rename	Tap Rename. Enter a binder name. Tap OK.
   Copy	Tap Copy. The Select folder window opens. Tap a binder on the breadcrumb navigation or select a folder from the listing. Select a binder. Tap OK.
   Motility	Tap Move. The Select folder window opens. Tap a folder on the breadcrumb navigation or select a binder from the listing. Select a binder. Tap OK.
   Delete	Tap Delete. A confirmation bulletin appears. Tap OK.
   Add to Favorites	Tap Add to Favorites. Qfile adds the folder to the Favorites department of File Station.
   Shrink	Tap Compress. Enter an annal name and password. Select one of the following. Compression level Archive format Update manner Tap Shrink.

   Qfile performs the specified action.

Auto Upload

Auto Upload allows you to automatically upload items from a folder or multimedia files from the photo gallery on your mobile device to your NAS.

To utilize this feature, y'all must allow Qfile to access storage on your mobile device.

Device Operating System	Permission
Android 11 and later	Let Qfile to admission all files on your device.
Android 10 or earlier	Let Qfile to access photos, media, and files on your device.
iOS	Allow Qfile to access all photos on your device.

Auto Uploading Items from the Gallery

1. Open Qfile.
2. Tap .

   A menu list appears.

3. Tap Automobile Upload Settings.

   

4. Tap Set up now beside Motorcar upload from photo gallery.

   3 options announced.

5. Select i of the post-obit options.

   • All photos and videos

   • Only camera roll

   • Custom

6. Select a NAS.
7. Tap a folder.

   Tip:

   • To select a different folder, tap Manual setup.

   • To change your destination folder on the Motorcar Upload screen, tap Destination.

8. Optional: Select a folder structure.
   1. Tap Folder Structure.

      The Upload Rules window opens.

   2. Select 1 of the following options.

      Pick	Description
      Create subfolders based on the source binder structure	Qfile creates subfolders inside the source folder.
      Unmarried binder	Qfile creates a folder for your items.

9. Nether File setting, configure the following settings.
   1. Select an option from Upload Rules.

      • Scan and upload

      • Upload all photos & videos

      • Upload files added from

   2. Select how to handle indistinguishable file names.

      • Skip

      • Rename

   3. Enable or disable Use original filename.
10. Optional: Under Upload settings, enable the post-obit options.

    • Use cellular data

      Note:

      When you enable this option, you can also enable Employ cellular data to upload videos.

    • Background uploading

    • Upload when charging only

11. Optional: Disable Brandish the transfer status in the nofication center.
12. Optional: Enable Skip all files in the Qfile Download folder.
13. Tap Save.

    Qfile uploads the items to the NAS.

Auto Uploading from Selected Folders

Note:

This job only applies to Android devices.

1. Open Qfile.
2. Tap .

   A menu listing appears.

3. Tap Auto Upload Settings.

   

4. Tap Set upwardly at present beside Automatically upload files from select folders.
5. Tap Internal storage.

   Your mobile's internal storage folder list appears.

6. Optional: Select a folder.
7. Tap OK.
8. Select a NAS.
9. Select a destination NAS folder.

   Notation:

   • To select a different folder, tap Transmission setup.

   • To change your destination folder on the Auto Upload screen, tap Destination.

10. Optional: Select a new destination folder.
11. Under File setting, select one of the following options.
    1. Select an option from Upload Rules.

       • Scan and upload

       • Upload all photos & videos

       • Upload files added from

    2. Select how to handle duplicate file names.

       • Skip

       • Rename

    3. Enable or disable Use original filename.
12. Under Upload settings, enable the following options.

    • Use cellular information

      Note:

      When y'all enable this option, yous can also enable Use cellular data to upload videos.

    • Background uploading

    • Upload when charging just

13. Optional: Disable Display the transfer status in the nofication center.
14. Optional: Enable Skip all files in the Qfile Download folder.
15. Tap Save.

    Qfile uploads the items to the NAS.

Setting a New Download Binder

The Qfile download folder is a folder in the local storage where yous tin access files without an cyberspace connexion. The default download binder is the local Qfile folder.

1. Open Qfile.
2. Tap .

   A menu list appears.

3. Tap Settings.

   

   Notation:

   To encounter your current downloads, tap Downloads.

4. Tap Downloads.
5. Tap Folder Path.

   The Select folder window opens.

6. Tap Interal storage.
7. Optional: Select a folder.
8. Tap OK.

   Qfile sets the specified folder as the new download folder.

Managing Background Tasks

1. Open Qfile.
2. Tap .

   A menu list appears.

3. Tap Background chore.

   

4. Tap abreast the chore that yous want to manage.

   Tip:

   To manage background tasks for other actions, tap one of the tabs above: Upload, Download, Auto upload, File Operations.

   Two options appear.

5. Select one of the following.

   • INFO

   • DELETE

   Qfile deletes or opens information about the link.

Settings and Account Management

Y'all can add or remove your QNAP ID or configure settings for Qfile.

Managing Your QNAP ID

1. Open Qfile.
2. Tap .

   A carte du jour list appears.

3. Tap Settings.

   

4. Optional: Sign out of your current QNAP ID.
   1. Tap QNAP ID.
   2. Tap a QNAP ID from the listing.
   3. Tap Sign Out.

      Two options appear.

   4. Select one of the following.

      • Delete

      • Proceed

   5. Tap Confirm.

      Qfile removes the QNAP ID.

5. Optional: Add a QNAP ID.
   1. Tap QNAP ID.
   2. Tap ADD.

      The QNAP ID screen appears.

   3. Enter the login credentials.
   4. Tap Sign in.

      A confirmation message appears.

   5. Tap OK.

      Qfile adds the QNAP ID.

Configuring Qfile Settings

For details on changing the download binder, come across Setting a New Download Folder. For details on configuring auto upload settings, come across Auto Upload.

1. Open Qfile.
2. Tap .

   A menu listing appears.

3. Tap Settings.

   

4. Optional: Configure the settings for duplicate file names.
   1. Tap Indistinguishable File Proper noun Policy.
   2. Tap one of the post-obit settings.

      • Upload

      • Download

      • Copy/Move

   3. Select ane of the following.

      • Overwrite

      • Skip

      • Rename

      • Always ask me

        Note:

        This option is only for Re-create/Move.

5. Optional: Configure the general settings for Qfile.
   1. Tap General.
   2. Configure the following settings.

      Option	Description
      Cache	Clears the Qfile enshroud.
      Passcode Lock	Enables a passcode for Qfile.
      Fingerprint	Allows you to employ your fingerprint to access Qfile. Note: To see this opton, enable Passcode Lock.
      Automobile login	Automatically logs y'all in the current NAS.
      Region	Allows you to specify a region.
      Privacy	Allows you to join QNAP's user experience program.

6. Optional: Disable or enable using cellular data to upload and download files.
   1. Tap Policy for uploading and downloading files.
   2. Tap Use cellular information.

      A confirmation bulletin appears.

   3. Tap OK.
7. Optional: Configure the view settings.
   1. Tap View Settings.
   2. Configure the post-obit settings.

      Setting	User Action
      Theme	Tap Theme. Select one of the post-obit options. Organization default Light mode Dark mode Tap Confirm.
      Browsing photo	Tap Browsing photo. Select 1 of the following options. Show thumbnails Show original photos Tap Confirm.

   3. Enable or disable the post-obit settings.

      • Show hidden files

      • Show Network Recycle Bin(s)

      • Always evidence the 360° button

8. Optional: Configure the video playback settings.
   1. Tap Video Playback Settings.
   2. Configure the following settings.

      Setting	Description
      Resolution	Allows you to select one of the following resolutions: 240p 360p 480p 720p 1080p 240p (On-the-fly Transcoding) 360p (On-the-fly Transcoding) 480p (On-the-wing Transcoding) 720p (On-the-wing Transcoding) 1080p (On-the-wing Transcoding) Original file Always ask me
      Role player	Allows you lot to select ane of the post-obit players: Qfile System default player Another video role player E'er ask me

9. Optional: Under Shared from other app, select a NAS.
   1. Tap Set up at present.
   2. Select a NAS.

      The Select folder window opens.

   3. Select a NAS folder.
   4. Tap OK.
10. Optional: Configure whether to upload modified files to the NAS or generate thumbnails.
    1. Tap Others.
    2. Tap Always upload modified files to my NAS.
    3. Select i of the following.

       • Aye

       • No

       • Always enquire me

    4. Enable or disable Generate thumbnails while uploading photos (jpg, jpeg and png files only).

Qfile saves the specified settings.

Last modified appointment: 2022-03-04

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