GoMount Guides

Tutorial

Getting Started with GoMount

Download, install, and configure your first NAS auto-mount in under 5 minutes. Covers SMB/NFS setup, rules, and verification.

Essential read for new users

Setup

Synology NAS Setup for GoMount

Enable SMB and NFS on Synology DSM, create shared folders, set user permissions, and connect from your Mac.

Synology DSM focused

Comparison

NFS vs SMB on macOS

Which protocol should you use? Compare speed, compatibility, permissions, and security to make the right choice.

Protocol deep dive

Tutorial

GoMount 挂载 Docker NFS 服务器完整实战指南

Deploy an NFS server with Docker and connect it via GoMount. A hands-on walkthrough for developers and home labs.

Docker · NFS · macOS

Deep Dive

Auto-Mount NAS When Your Mac Comes Home

Deep dive into GoMount's network trigger rules. Learn IP range detection, Wi-Fi SSID matching, and how to combine rules for any setup.

Automation · Network Rules

Tutorial

Build a Home NFS Server with Docker

Deploy a lightweight NFS server in minutes using Docker and NFSServer. Perfect for home labs and GoMount users.

Docker · NFS · Home Lab

Setup

QNAP NAS SMB/NFS Setup

Enable SMB and NFS on QNAP NAS, create shared folders, set permissions, and connect from your Mac with GoMount.

QNAP · QTS · SMB/NFS

Setup

TrueNAS Scale + GoMount

Create a ZFS pool and dataset, share via SMB or NFS, and auto-mount on macOS with GoMount.

TrueNAS · ZFS · Home Lab

Pro

One License, Three Macs

Activate and manage GoMount Pro across multiple Macs with a single subscription. Covers activation, device limits, and transfers.

License · Multi-Device

Tutorial

Manage NAS Without Finder

Advanced tips for the GoMount file browser. QuickLook, transfer queues, offline cache, and Pro read/write workflows.

File Browser · Productivity

Tutorial

Back Up macOS with Time Machine to a NAS

Configure Time Machine to back up your Mac to an SMB or NFS NAS share mounted by GoMount. Includes sparse bundle tips.

Time Machine · Backups

Release

What's New in GoMount 1.4

Tour the 1.4 release: in-app feedback, optional analytics, path favorites, grid selection, copy/paste, and smart folders.

1.4 · New Features

Pro Tip

Double Your Free Quota with Telemetry Rewards

Enable anonymous usage statistics to double your Free plan limits for NAS devices, cloud storage, and File Hub schemas.

Privacy · Rewards

Tutorial

Bookmark Your NAS Folders with Favorites

Save frequently used folders and jump to them instantly from the toolbar or File Hub sidebar, organized by schema.

File Browser · Productivity

Tutorial

Select and Copy Files Like Finder

Use grid view, marquee selection, multi-select shortcuts, and clipboard to copy files between your NAS and Finder.

Grid · Clipboard · Shortcuts

Tutorial

Save Search Conditions with Smart Folders

Save searches as dynamic folders, run them from the v1.5 sidebar bridge, and keep them isolated per File Hub schema.

Search · File Hub · v1.5