Synology Drive Sync Multiple Folders: 2 Easy Ways That Work

Can Synology Drive Sync Multiple Folders at Once?

Yes, Synology Drive can sync multiple folders, but not in the way many users expect. A single sync task in Synology Drive Client only supports one root folder. This means you cannot directly select multiple unrelated folders, such as Desktop, Documents, and Downloads, in a single task.

However, there are still practical ways to sync multiple folders efficiently. You can either place all folders inside one parent folder and sync it as a whole, or use alternative sync software for more flexible multi-folder synchronization.

Synology Drive Client works by creating a connection between one local folder and one folder on your Synology NAS. Once the task is created, the software continuously monitors changes and automatically syncs updated files between the two locations. Any subfolders inside the selected root folder will also be synced automatically.

Sync Multiple Folders with Synology Drive using One Parent Folder (Recommended)

If you do not want to create multiple sync tasks in Synology Drive, the easiest solution is to put all folders you want to sync into a single parent folder (e.g., SynologySync). Then, you only need to create a single sync task.

This method is simple, clean, and works well for most home and office users. It also helps reduce sync management complexity and keeps all synced files organized in one location.

Step 1. Install Synology Drive Server from the Package Center app. To store files or access home directories, you must enable the user home service on Synology NAS.

• Navigate to Control Panel > User & Group.
• Under the User Home section, check Enable user home service and select a volume as the location of homes.

Step 2. Click on the Synology Drive app from the DSM web interface. It will navigate you to a new browser window. Then, log in to your Synology Drive and click User menu > Client > Download client.

Step 3. Open Synology Drive Client. Click Start Now. Sign in to your Synology NAS if prompted. Be sure to check Enable SSL data transmission encryption.

Step 4. Select Sync Task and click Next.

Step 5. You’ll see the default folder for synchronization. Click Change next to /home/Driveto select the root folder (e.g., SynologySync) containing all folders you want to sync. Then, add a local folder on your computer.

Step 6. Click Advanced to customize sync settings and click Apply, including Folder, File Filter, and Sync Mode. You can choose to sync changes between Synology Drive Server and your computer or sync in one way only. At last, click Done.

A well-organized folder structure makes synchronization easier to manage and reduces the risk of duplicate or misplaced files.Here are some useful practices:

• Use clear folder names like Work, Photos, or Backups
• Avoid deeply nested folder structures
• Separate personal and business files
• Remove temporary or unnecessary files regularly
• Keep file names short and consistent
• Store large media files in dedicated folders

Alternative to Sync Multiple Folders to Synology Drive Automatically

If you frequently work with folders stored in different locations, reorganizing everything into one parent folder may not always be convenient. In this situation, using a more flexible file sync software like AOMEI Backupper Standard, which allows you to sync multiple folders simultaneously and automatically without changing the existing folder structure.

Step 1. Set full permissions for the destination folder. So you can access the Synology NAS without permission issues.

• Right-click the folder you want to share and select Properties.
• Then, under the Sharing tab, click Advanced Sharing.
• Check Share this folder, then click Permissions to grant full permissions.

Step 2. Open AOMEI Backupper after installing. Under the Sync tab, click Basic Sync.

Step 3. Type a unique name to distinguish. Click Select Source > This PC and select all folders you want to sync. Click OK.

Step 4. Then, click the PC icon and NAS> Add NAS and enter the NAS path of Synology to add it. You can then select a destination to save multiple folders.

Step 5. To sync multiple folders automatically, click Schedule Sync to enable daily, weekly, monthly (by date), etc, and click OK. You can also enable email notifications to get timely notifications.

Step 6. At last, confirm your sync settings and click Start Sync to sync multiple folders automatically. It will sync all files for the first time and then only changes.

For real-time sync or full consistency with the source (Mirror Sync), you must upgrade to at least AOMEI Backupper Professional. It also provides you with Two-Way Sync to sync any changes between Synology NAS and your computer.

Synology Drive vs AOMEI Backupper: Multiple Folder Synchronization

Conclusion

Although Synology Drive does not support multiple folders sync in one sync task, you can still put all folders you want to sync in a parent folder for synchronization. This method is simple, reliable, and works well for most home and office users.

If you need a more flexible solution without moving existing folders, AOMEI Backupper Standard can help you sync multiple folders automatically from different locations while also providing scheduled sync and multiple backup solutions for safer file management.