Quick Configuration

As we already mentioned, QNAP decided to put this quick installation guide leaflet into the box instead of including a software CD. It prompts you to visit an online location to set up your NAS.


QNAP's online quick-start guide helps you set the NAS up easily and quickly. The first step has you install the HDDs and connect all the necessary cables. You just have to turn the NAS on afterward. Once done, you will be asked to open a browser window to navigate to start.qnap.com, where you must enter your cloud key found in your quick-installation guide. Please note that you can pick the local installation option if you have no Internet access or chance upon the unlikely case of your NAS coming without a key.


After you enter the cloud key, you will be asked to register the NAS by creating a myQNAPcloud account.


You are now ready to start QNAP's very easy-to-follow Quick Setup. The most important step is the RAID level selection of all installed HDDs. Whether you want to conduct a bad block scan, which will take some time to finish but recommendable, is up to you. You can now sit back and wait for the whole procedure to finish.