How can I work with command line on synology?

Question

How do I access the command line interface on a Synology NAS.

Specifically, I am trying to access the command line on a Synology DS1520+, running DSM 7.1, so I can enter the command: sudo shutdown -h, so I can power down the NAS remotely.

I am pretty sure I should use SSH and unix/linux style commands.

Answer 1

You can use your favourite telnet (not recommended) or ssh (recommended) application to connect to your Synology box and use it as a terminal.

1. Enable the command line interface (CLI) from the Network Services
2. Define the protocol and the user and make sure the user has password set
3. Access the CLI

If you need more detailed instruction read https://www.synology.com/en-global/knowledgebase/DSM/help/DSM/AdminCenter/system_terminal

Answer 2

I use GateOne from the synocommunity.

Go into settings in Package Center and add http://packages.synocommunity.com/ as a package source. Then you should be able to add it easily via Package Center.

Answer 3

The current windows 10 (Version 1803 (OS Build 17134.1)) has SSH built in. With that, just enable SSH from the Control Panel, Terminal & SNMP, be sure you are using an account in the Administrator's group, and you're all set.

Launch Powershell or CMD, enter ssh yourAccountName@diskstation

The first time it will cache off your certificate.

EDIT:

Further detailed explanations can be found on the synology docs page:

How to login to DSM with root permission via SSH Telnet