Method Description Requirements
Qnder Pro
installation
(Recommended)
If the NAS is connected to your local area
network, you can do the following:
• Locate the NAS using Qnder Pro.
• Complete the steps in the Smart Instal‐
lation Guide wizard.
For details, see Installing QTS Using Qnder
Pro.
• Computer
• Network cable
• Qnder Pro installer
Cloud installation If the NAS is connected to the internet, you
can do the following:
• Scan the QR code on the NAS.
• Log into your myQNAPcloud account.
• Use myQNAPcloud Link to remotely
access your NAS.
• Complete the steps in the Smart Instal‐
lation Guide wizard.
For details, see Installing QTS Using the Cloud
Key.
• Computer or mobile
device
• Network cable
• myQNAPcloud
account
• Cloud Key
Local installation If the NAS supports HDMI output, you can do
the following:
• Connect the NAS to the required
hardware.
• Complete the steps in the Smart Instal‐
lation Guide wizard.
For details, see Installing QTS Using an HDMI
Connection.
• Monitor
• HDMI cable
• USB keyboard or
Remote control (not
available on all
models)
You can also install the QNAP QuTS hero operating system. If your NAS is connected to the internet,
the option to install QuTS hero will appear in the Smart Installation Guide wizard using any of
the methods in the table. You can also manually download the QuTS hero rmware from https://
download.qnap.com.
Warning
QuTS hero and QTS use dierent le systems. Switching operating systems will reset the
NAS and delete all data.
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