How to Easily Set Up the Synology BeeDrive on Windows

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The Synology BeeDrive is an excellent solution for anyone looking to manage their data easily. In this guide, I will show you how to set up the Synology BeeDrive on Windows.

The BeeDrive is a mobile, versatile hard drive with SSD flash storage, offering storage options of 1, 2, or 4 TB. It is easy to handle and can be easily connected to a PC or Mac. Compared to a typical SSD drive, BeeDrive also offers user-friendly software as a complete package. This makes handling simpler so that even technical laypeople can have a data backup. Whether it's data or photos, the BeeDrive is there for you.

Step-by-Step Guide:
Setting Up Synology BeeDrive on Windows

The initial setup of your BeeDrive is done via your PC or Mac. You will need a Synology account, which you can create during the setup process. Unfortunately, there is no way to set up the BeeDrive without this.

During the setup, you can select a folder to synchronize. Similar to Dropbox or Microsoft OneDrive, but with the key difference that your files are stored with you and not in the cloud (on a foreign PC).

Plug the BeeDrive into your PC and open the installation file. A welcome screen will then appear.

To use the BeeDrive, you need a Synology account. You can either create a new one or use your existing account. The data will be backed up on your BeeDrive.

After logging in, you can set up synchronization or backup of your user folder.For example, select synchronization here to ensure your data is matched.

Ideally, use the default configuration so you can decide which files to synchronize. Similar to Dropbox or OneDrive.

You will then see an overview of your configuration and can start right away. Click on "Sync Now" to complete the setup.

For most users, the default settings are ideal. Additionally, under "Advanced Settings," you can configure the following: file versioning, which is especially useful to protect documents from being overwritten. Synchronization can also be set to one-way only. Furthermore, certain file formats can be excluded.

On the dashboard, you will find an overview of your BeeDrive. Here you can get information about the available storage space and the status of the storage.

How do you set up a PC backup?

The PC backup is probably the easiest option for most users. All folders from the local user profile are backed up on the BeeDrive. You can also view the data from other PCs after the backup.

Open the Backup section in the BeeDrive Desktop app.

Select all folders to be included in the backup. By default, all folders from your user profile are preselected.

Next, you will be taken to the overview. Here you can see the current status of the backup, as well as a link to your archive. This is where you can restore older files.

How can you connect your smartphone to the BeeDrive?

Through the desktop app, you can create a bridge between the BeeDrive and your smartphone. For this, both the smartphone and your PC must be on the same Wi-Fi network. This integration allows you to automatically back up photos from your smartphone to your BeeDrive.