How to Easily Set Up the Synology BeeDrive on Windows

How to Easily Set Up the Synology BeeDrive on Windows

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).

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.

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.