QNAP TVS-472XT 4-Bay NAS Enclosure - Manual (Page 233)

Field/Option Description
Save encryption key When enabled, QTS automatically unlocks the shared folder after the
NAS restarts.
When disabled, users must unlock the folder after restarting the NAS.
For details, see Unlocking a Shared Folder .
Note
QNAP strongly recommends exporting and saving the
encryption key. For details, see Configuring Encryption
Settings .
The Folder Encryption window appears.
6. Review the information.
7. Click Yes.
Configuring Encryption Settings
1. Go to Control Panel > Privilege > Shared Folders > Shared Folder .
2. Locate an encrypted shared folder.
3.
Under Action, click .
The Encryption Management window appears.
Note
If the encrypted folder is locked, you must unlock it before configuring encryption settings. For
details, see Unlocking a Shared Folder .
4. Perform any of the following tasks.
Task User Action
Download the encryption key
file
a. Go to Download.
b. Enter the encryption password.
c. Click OK.
QTS exports the encryption key file to your computer as a TXT.
Save the encryption key a. Go to Save.
b. Select Mount automatically on start up.
When enabled, QTS automatically unlocks the shared folder after the
NAS restarts.
c. Enter the encryption password.
d. Click OK.
QTS saves the encryption key.
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