A backup service that allows you to back up your files from multiple client computers to a centralized Synology NAS.
Publisher’s description
What is Synology Cloud Station Backup?
Synology Cloud Station Backup is a proprietary cloud storage & sync program for Windows from Synology Inc..
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 32-bit as EXE (NSIS) and MSI. The main installer is 83.3 MB. Installation asks for administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
- Installation needs administrator rights
- No update for more than a year
In short: Synology Cloud Station Backup is a cloud storage & sync tool for 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Synology Cloud Station Backup safe to download?
- The file is served by global.synologydownload.com; check that it is the publisher’s official mirror
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
AFE74C93CCA4EED31C55604E2CE530798310BFBD26E16A7879F89161FD90F608· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3.3.4469Latest | May 12, 2020 | 83.3 MB | 32-bit EXE (NSIS)32-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Synology.CloudStationBackup -e"Synology Cloud Station Backup-4.3.3-4469.exe" /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Synology Inc.
- Category
- Cloud storage & sync
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS), MSI
- Version
- 4.3.3.4469
- Released
- May 12, 2020
- Added to the catalogue
- January 30, 2025
- Versions listed
- 1
- Website
- kb.synology.com
- winget ID
- Synology.CloudStationBackup
- MSI product code
- {7ADEB4D5-4DFC-4C8D-B987-6D05F8D39CE9}
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Frequently asked questions
Is Synology Cloud Station Backup free?
Synology Cloud Station Backup is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Proprietary). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is Synology Cloud Station Backup safe to download?
The download comes from global.synologydownload.com; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Synology Cloud Station Backup with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can Synology Cloud Station Backup be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does Synology Cloud Station Backup run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.
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