QNAP NAS Setup for GoMount

1Before You Start

QNAP NAS devices run QTS or QuTS hero, both of which support SMB/CIFS and NFS out of the box. This guide uses QTS 5.x, but the steps are similar for other versions. You will need:

• A QNAP NAS connected to your local network
• Administrator access to QTS
• Your Mac and QNAP on the same subnet
• GoMount installed on your Mac

2Create a Shared Folder

A shared folder is the top-level directory that macOS will mount. Create one before configuring protocols.

1. Open QTS in your browser and log in as administrator.
2. Go to Control Panel > Shared Folders.
3. Click Create and choose Shared Folder.
4. Enter a name, e.g., MacBackup or MediaShare.
5. Choose a storage pool and volume.
6. Click Create to finish.

The folder name you enter here is what you will type into GoMount as the Share value.

3Enable and Configure SMB

SMB is usually enabled by default on QNAP, but it is worth verifying the settings.

1. Go to Control Panel > Network & File Services > Win/Mac/NFS/WebDAV.
2. Select the Microsoft Networking tab.
3. Enable SMB 3 or higher. Avoid SMB 1 for security reasons.
4. Choose Standalone server for home use.
5. Click Apply.

4Enable and Configure NFS

If you prefer NFS, enable it in the same location.

1. Go to Control Panel > Network & File Services > Win/Mac/NFS/WebDAV.
2. Select the NFS tab.
3. Check Enable NFS service.
4. Click Apply.

Next, set the NFS access rights for your shared folder:

1. Go back to Control Panel > Shared Folders.
2. Select your shared folder and click Edit Shared Folder Permissions (the gear icon).
3. Switch to the NFS Host Access tab.
4. Click Add and enter your Mac's IP address or your local subnet, e.g., 192.168.1.0/24.
5. Set permissions to Read/Write or Read-only as needed.
6. Click Apply.

5Set User Permissions

Whether you use SMB or NFS, the QNAP user account you connect with must have permission to access the shared folder.

1. Go to Control Panel > Privilege > Shared Folders.
2. Find your shared folder and click Edit Shared Folder Permissions.
3. Under User/Group Permissions, set the desired user to Read/Write or Read-only.
4. Click Apply.

If you do not have a dedicated user, create one under Control Panel > Users. Avoid using the admin account for daily mounts.

6Connect GoMount via SMB

SMB is the recommended protocol for most QNAP users.

1. Open GoMount Settings and switch to the NAS Config tab.
2. Click + to add a new device.
3. Set Protocol to SMB.
4. Enter the QNAP's IP address or hostname, e.g., 192.168.1.100 or QNAP.local.
5. Enter the Share name exactly as it appears in QTS, e.g., MacBackup.
6. Enter the QNAP username and password.
7. Click Save.

7Connect GoMount via NFS

For NFS, use the shared folder path QNAP exports.

1. In GoMount, add a new device and set Protocol to NFS.
2. Enter the QNAP IP address, e.g., 192.168.1.100.
3. For Share, enter the exported path. This is usually /share/MacBackup where MacBackup is your folder name.
4. Leave username and password empty unless you enabled Kerberos.
5. Click Save.

8Auto-Mount Rules

After saving the NAS config, go to the Rules tab in GoMount. Set one or both of these conditions so the QNAP share mounts automatically when you are home:

• IP Range: 192.168.1.0/24 (replace with your subnet)
• Wi-Fi SSID: Your home Wi-Fi name

GoMount uses OR logic, so either condition will trigger the mount. For a deeper explanation of network rules, see Auto-Mount NAS When Your Mac Comes Home.

9Troubleshooting

Connection refused or timeout

• Verify the QNAP IP address from QTS.
• Make sure macOS and QNAP are on the same network.
• Check QNAP firewall rules under Control Panel > Security.

Permission denied

• Confirm the user has Read/Write access to the shared folder.
• For NFS, check the squash settings in NFS Host Access.
• For SMB, make sure the username and password are correct and the account is not locked.

Slow SMB transfers

• Enable SMB 3 on both sides.
• Use a wired Ethernet connection when possible.
• Disable packet signing if your network is trusted: in GoMount custom mount parameters, add signing_required=no for SMB.