{"id":2475,"date":"2025-04-19T07:40:05","date_gmt":"2025-04-19T07:40:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.purevpn.com\/white-label\/?p=2475"},"modified":"2025-04-19T07:40:07","modified_gmt":"2025-04-19T07:40:07","slug":"synology-vpn-configuration-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.purevpn.com\/white-label\/synology-vpn-configuration-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Synology VPN Configuration Guide: Fixing the Most Common Setup Mistakes"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_71 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.purevpn.com\/white-label\/synology-vpn-configuration-guide\/#Why_Bother_with_a_VPN_on_Synology_NAS\" title=\"Why Bother with a VPN on Synology NAS?\">Why Bother with a VPN on Synology NAS?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.purevpn.com\/white-label\/synology-vpn-configuration-guide\/#Mistake_1_Rushing_Through_the_Configuration\" title=\"Mistake #1: Rushing Through the Configuration\">Mistake #1: Rushing Through the Configuration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.purevpn.com\/white-label\/synology-vpn-configuration-guide\/#Mistake_2_Forgetting_About_Port_Forwarding\" title=\"Mistake #2: Forgetting About Port Forwarding\">Mistake #2: Forgetting About Port Forwarding<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.purevpn.com\/white-label\/synology-vpn-configuration-guide\/#Mistake_3_Using_the_Wrong_Protocol_for_Your_Needs\" title=\"Mistake #3: Using the Wrong Protocol for Your Needs\">Mistake #3: Using the Wrong Protocol for Your Needs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.purevpn.com\/white-label\/synology-vpn-configuration-guide\/#Mistake_4_No_Firewall_Rules\" title=\"Mistake #4: No Firewall Rules\">Mistake #4: No Firewall Rules<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.purevpn.com\/white-label\/synology-vpn-configuration-guide\/#Mistake_5_Using_Weak_User_Credentials\" title=\"Mistake #5: Using Weak User Credentials\">Mistake #5: Using Weak User Credentials<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.purevpn.com\/white-label\/synology-vpn-configuration-guide\/#Mistake_6_Not_Testing_Connections_from_Outside_the_Network\" title=\"Mistake #6: Not Testing Connections from Outside the Network\">Mistake #6: Not Testing Connections from Outside the Network<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.purevpn.com\/white-label\/synology-vpn-configuration-guide\/#Mistake_7_Forgetting_to_Limit_VPN_User_Permissions\" title=\"Mistake #7: Forgetting to Limit VPN User Permissions\">Mistake #7: Forgetting to Limit VPN User Permissions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.purevpn.com\/white-label\/synology-vpn-configuration-guide\/#How_to_Configure_Synology_VPN_Client\" title=\"How to Configure Synology VPN Client?\">How to Configure Synology VPN Client?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.purevpn.com\/white-label\/synology-vpn-configuration-guide\/#What_Ports_Need_to_Be_Open\" title=\"What Ports Need to Be Open?\">What Ports Need to Be Open?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.purevpn.com\/white-label\/synology-vpn-configuration-guide\/#Accessing_Synology_NAS_Remotely_With_VPN\" title=\"Accessing Synology NAS Remotely With VPN\">Accessing Synology NAS Remotely With VPN<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.purevpn.com\/white-label\/synology-vpn-configuration-guide\/#Auto-Connect_Your_Synology_to_a_VPN\" title=\"Auto-Connect Your Synology to a VPN\">Auto-Connect Your Synology to a VPN<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.purevpn.com\/white-label\/synology-vpn-configuration-guide\/#Should_You_Run_a_VPN_on_Synology\" title=\"Should You Run a VPN on Synology?\">Should You Run a VPN on Synology?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.purevpn.com\/white-label\/synology-vpn-configuration-guide\/#A_Better_Option_for_Growing_Businesses\" title=\"A Better Option for Growing Businesses\">A Better Option for Growing Businesses<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.purevpn.com\/white-label\/synology-vpn-configuration-guide\/#Final_Thoughts\" title=\"Final Thoughts\">Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>Setting up a VPN should be simple. But if you\u2019ve ever tried configuring one on a Synology NAS, you know that\u2019s not always the case. Dropped connections, unreachable devices, ports not responding\u2014VPN setup on Synology can turn into a frustrating loop of trial and error.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This guide walks through <strong>Synology VPN configuration<\/strong> the right way. We\u2019ll highlight the steps most tutorials gloss over, explain what commonly goes wrong, and show you how to avoid issues that can leave your network exposed or your remote access unusable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re a small IT team, a growing business, or someone handling sensitive data from home\u2014this one&#8217;s for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Bother_with_a_VPN_on_Synology_NAS\"><\/span>Why Bother with a VPN on Synology NAS?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>First, the basics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A VPN allows you to securely connect to your network from anywhere in the world. Synology makes this possible by offering both <strong>VPN server<\/strong> and <strong>VPN client<\/strong> functionality directly through DSM (DiskStation Manager).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With the right setup:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You can access shared files on your NAS without exposing it to the internet<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your traffic is encrypted end-to-end, even on public Wi-Fi<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Remote work becomes safer and more flexible<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>But the key word is <em>right<\/em> setup. And that&#8217;s where most users get stuck.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mistake_1_Rushing_Through_the_Configuration\"><\/span>Mistake #1: Rushing Through the Configuration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The DSM interface is clean. That\u2019s great. But too many users rush through the <strong>Synology VPN configuration<\/strong> screens without fully understanding what each option does.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s a better approach:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Install the <strong>VPN Server<\/strong> package from the Package Center<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open the app and choose a protocol: OpenVPN, L2TP\/IPSec, or PPTP<br>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Avoid PPTP<\/strong> \u2014 it\u2019s outdated and insecure<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>L2TP\/IPSec<\/strong> is good for mobile devices<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>OpenVPN<\/strong> is the most secure and flexible<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Configure authentication and user permissions<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Export configuration files (especially for OpenVPN clients)<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.purevpn.com\/white-label\/firewall-port-mapping\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Open the necessary ports<\/a> on your router (we\u2019ll talk about that next)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mistake_2_Forgetting_About_Port_Forwarding\"><\/span>Mistake #2: Forgetting About Port Forwarding<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>VPNs need specific ports to communicate. Without them, you\u2019ll connect to nothing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on the protocol, here&#8217;s what you\u2019ll need:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Protocol<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Ports to Open<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>L2TP\/IPSec<\/td><td>UDP 500, UDP 1701, UDP 4500<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>OpenVPN<\/td><td>UDP 1194 (default)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If your router has UPnP disabled (which it should for security), you\u2019ll need to forward these manually.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, assign your <strong>Synology NAS<\/strong> a static IP address within your LAN. Dynamic addresses will mess with routing when the device reboots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mistake_3_Using_the_Wrong_Protocol_for_Your_Needs\"><\/span>Mistake #3: Using the Wrong Protocol for Your Needs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This depends on how you&#8217;re using the VPN.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If your users are mostly on <strong>mobile devices<\/strong>, go with L2TP\/IPSec. It&#8217;s natively supported on iOS and Android.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If your focus is <strong>maximum security<\/strong>, stick to OpenVPN.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid PPTP entirely\u2014it\u2019s just not worth the risk anymore.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>A lot of setup issues come down to using the wrong protocol or trying to mix them across different client devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mistake_4_No_Firewall_Rules\"><\/span>Mistake #4: No Firewall Rules<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your Synology firewall is probably blocking your VPN traffic\u2014especially if you&#8217;ve enabled the firewall and never set custom rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s how to fix it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to <strong>Control Panel > Security > Firewall<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add rules to allow traffic on the ports used by your VPN<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make sure these rules are set to <strong>allow<\/strong> connections from all interfaces, or at least from the subnet your VPN clients will use<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Missing this step will make everything look fine\u2014until you try to connect from outside your local network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mistake_5_Using_Weak_User_Credentials\"><\/span>Mistake #5: Using Weak User Credentials<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most overlooked issues in Synology VPN setups is leaving user accounts with default usernames or weak passwords. It doesn\u2019t matter how well you configure the server \u2014 if someone can brute-force their way in, the entire setup is compromised.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fix it:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Enforce strong passwords for VPN users<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Disable unused DSM accounts<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use 2FA for DSM access (separate from VPN, but equally important)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><br><strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong> Strong passwords are your first line of defense \u2014 and a white-label password manager helps your users stay secure without the hassle. Whether it&#8217;s DSM, VPN, or 2FA credentials, offer them a secure, branded way to manage it all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.purewl.com\/password-manager\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Add a White-Label Password Manager to Your Product Suite Today.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mistake_6_Not_Testing_Connections_from_Outside_the_Network\"><\/span>Mistake #6: Not Testing Connections from Outside the Network<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Plenty of people test their VPN setup from the same local network as the Synology NAS. It works fine \u2014 but only because you&#8217;re bypassing the router and firewall rules. Once you leave the network, it breaks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fix it:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use a mobile hotspot or external Wi-Fi to test the VPN<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Verify DNS resolution, port accessibility, and routing from truly external IPs<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Don\u2019t assume internal tests reflect real-world scenarios<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mistake_7_Forgetting_to_Limit_VPN_User_Permissions\"><\/span>Mistake #7: Forgetting to Limit VPN User Permissions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once the VPN tunnel is active, connected devices are part of your network. That means they can potentially see <strong>everything<\/strong> \u2014 printers, cameras, file shares, admin tools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fix it:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Create dedicated VPN user accounts with limited folder access<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use VLANs or firewall rules to segment access<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Disable shared folder browsing for unnecessary services<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Configure_Synology_VPN_Client\"><\/span>How to Configure Synology VPN Client?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>So far we\u2019ve been talking about using Synology as a server. But what if you want your NAS to connect to another VPN service?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Maybe to protect outbound traffic. Or access remote resources. In that case, you&#8217;ll need the <strong>Synology VPN client<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s how:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to <strong>Control Panel > Network > Network Interface<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click <strong>Create > Create VPN Profile<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose the type (OpenVPN, L2TP\/IPSec, etc.)<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fill in server address, credentials, and import certificate if needed<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check &#8220;Reconnect when the VPN connection is lost&#8221; for reliability<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hit connect<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Once connected, your NAS will route outbound traffic through the remote VPN.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Ports_Need_to_Be_Open\"><\/span>What Ports Need to Be Open?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We covered the basics earlier, but it\u2019s worth repeating since this causes most failures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure your router is forwarding the correct ports to your NAS&#8217;s static IP. Here they are again:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>L2TP\/IPSec<\/strong>: UDP 500, 1701, 4500<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>OpenVPN<\/strong>: UDP 1194 (or whatever port you specify)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Use tools like <a href=\"http:\/\/canyouseeme.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">canyouseeme.org<\/a> to verify they\u2019re actually open from the outside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also double-check your ISP isn\u2019t blocking these ports. Some do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Accessing_Synology_NAS_Remotely_With_VPN\"><\/span>Accessing Synology NAS Remotely With VPN<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once your VPN is up and running, here\u2019s how to access your Synology NAS securely:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Connect your client device to your VPN<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open File Station or use SMB to map a network drive<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Access your shared folders like you would locally<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Because the VPN extends your local network, it should behave like you&#8217;re inside the office or home network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Auto-Connect_Your_Synology_to_a_VPN\"><\/span>Auto-Connect Your Synology to a VPN<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re using Synology as a VPN client and want it to reconnect automatically:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Enable <strong>Reconnect automatically<\/strong> in your VPN profile settings<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use DSM Task Scheduler to run a connection script at startup (for extra reliability)<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Consider using ping-based watchdog scripts to monitor VPN uptime and reinitiate if the tunnel drops<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s not fancy, but it\u2019s reliable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_You_Run_a_VPN_on_Synology\"><\/span>Should You Run a VPN on Synology?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re a solo user or a small business looking for secure remote access, yes. It\u2019s free, native, and doesn\u2019t require external hardware.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But if you need:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Centralized user management<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Branded VPN apps for team or client access<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scalable infrastructure<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Activity monitoring or admin-level controls<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8230;then Synology might not be enough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s where commercial solutions come in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Better_Option_for_Growing_Businesses\"><\/span>A Better Option for Growing Businesses<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s the honest truth: Synology\u2019s VPN works\u2014but it\u2019s limited.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re managing multiple users, remote contractors, or clients, you need a VPN solution with better control and scalability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s what <strong>PureVPN White Label<\/strong> is built for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With PureVPN White Label, you can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Offer your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purewl.com\/developers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>own branded VPN apps<br><\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create user profiles, control access, and monitor usage<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add DNS filtering or malware blocking<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Offer dedicated IPs and custom server locations<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Integrate via SDK or API into your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purewl.com\/industries\/saas-vendors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SaaS or service platform<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>So whether you&#8217;re an MSP, IT consultant, or SaaS provider, this isn&#8217;t just about connectivity. It\u2019s about giving your users <strong>security you can control<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons text-center is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"http:\/\/purevpn.com\/white-label\/\" style=\"color:#fdfafa;background-color:#b15aff\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Join PureVPN&#8217;s White Label Program<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thoughts\"><\/span>Final Thoughts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Most <strong>Synology VPN configuration<\/strong> issues aren\u2019t because the system is broken. They come from missed steps, bad assumptions, or outdated tutorials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stick to OpenVPN. Open the right ports. 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