{"id":202130,"date":"2026-10-23T07:29:01","date_gmt":"2026-10-23T07:29:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/?p=202130"},"modified":"2026-10-23T07:29:05","modified_gmt":"2026-10-23T07:29:05","slug":"reset-synology-nas-without-data-loss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/reset-synology-nas-without-data-loss\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Reset Synology NAS without Losing Data?"},"content":{"rendered":"<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Synology NAS (Network Attached Storage) is a centralized storage system to store and manage data over a network. It is managed through DiskStation Manager (DSM) and supports network configuration, user authentication, and role-based access controls. Sometimes, severe performance degradation, firmware corruption, misconfigured upgrades, or lost login credentials can make your NAS device inaccessible. In such situations, resetting the Synology NAS is the most effective recovery mechanism. Synology provides two modes &ndash; Mode 1 and Mode 2 &ndash; in the DSM to reset the NAS. Let&rsquo;s take a detailed look at these modes to reset Synology NAS without losing data.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"reasons-to-reset-synology-nas\">Reasons to Reset Synology NAS<\/h2><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are several situations where you need to reset the Synology NAS. Here are some common ones:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Lost\/forgotten the login credentials of the admin account due to which you are unable to access your account.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Incorrect network configuration settings, like IP address, DNS server name, IPv4\/IPv6 configuration, etc., because of which you are unable to access the NAS.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reset custom network configuration and settings to restore them to factory defaults before moving the NAS to another network.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reinstall DiskStation Manager (DSM) to troubleshoot system-related errors or problems such as lost configurations, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-reset-synology-nas-without-losing-data?\">How to Reset Synology NAS without Losing Data?<\/h2><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are two ways (modes) provided by Synology to reset the Synology NAS device. Let&rsquo;s look at them in detail.<\/p><blockquote class=\"note_alert\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Important:<\/strong> Though these modes don&rsquo;t cause data loss, you should back up your important files and system configuration in case something goes wrong.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mode 1: Reset Administrator Login Credentials and Network Settings<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have forgotten or lost the login credentials of the admin account or want to reset network settings before moving the NAS to another network, you can use the <strong>Mode 1<\/strong> to reset your Synology NAS. This will reset the admin account password and network configurations to factory defaults. Here&rsquo;s what to do:<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Note:<\/em><\/strong> <em>Before you begin,<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/kb.synology.com\/en-global\/DSM\/tutorial\/Unable_to_Locate_NAS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><em>find your Synology NAS device<\/em><\/a> <em>using the Web Assistant and ensure that it is shown there with its status marked as &ldquo;Ready.&rdquo;<\/em><\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Locate the <strong>RESET<\/strong> button on your Synology NAS device. It is generally located on the backside.<\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"416\" height=\"310\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/mark-reset-button.png\" alt=\"press reset button at the back of the Synology NAS\" class=\"wp-image-202132 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.9874686716791979;width:394px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/mark-reset-button.png 416w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/mark-reset-button-300x224.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 416px) 100vw, 416px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Note:<\/strong> <em>The exact location of the RESET button differs with the model of your NAS. You may refer to the hardware installation manual.<\/em><\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Now, use a paper clip or a SIM card ejector tool to gently press the button. Hold it for approx. <strong>4 seconds<\/strong> until you hear a <strong>beep<\/strong>. Release it immediately.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Now, relaunch the <strong>Web Assistant<\/strong> and change its password. This will help keep your account safe, as the default password is easy to guess.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Double-click<\/strong> on your NAS device from the list.<\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"423\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/hide-remove-other-devices-information-change-names.jpg\" alt=\"locate your Synology NAS in the web assistant\" class=\"wp-image-202133 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.7430167597765363;width:624px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/hide-remove-other-devices-information-change-names.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/hide-remove-other-devices-information-change-names-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The <em>DiskStation login<\/em> screen will appear. Enter the username as &ldquo;<strong>admin<\/strong>&rdquo; and leave the password field empty. Click on <strong>Sign in<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"343\" height=\"298\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/mark-sign-in.jpg\" alt=\"click on sign in\" class=\"wp-image-202134 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" style=\"width:426px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/mark-sign-in.jpg 343w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/mark-sign-in-300x261.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 343px) 100vw, 343px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You will see the <em>Set a stronger password<\/em> screen. Enter a strong password. Once you are done, click on <strong>Submit<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"386\" height=\"340\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/mark-submit.jpg\" alt=\"set a strong password for your Synology NAS\" class=\"wp-image-202135 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.1352941176470588;width:386px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/mark-submit.jpg 386w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/mark-submit-300x264.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 386px) 100vw, 386px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Now, click on <strong>Log in Now<\/strong> and use the new password you just created to sign in. The DSM will appear.<\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/dsm.jpg\" alt=\"Synology DSM interface\" class=\"wp-image-202136 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.7777777777777777;width:624px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/dsm.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/dsm-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you were using a different name for your admin account, you can reset that account&rsquo;s password from the Control Panel. For this:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In DSM, Open <strong>Control Panel <\/strong>and click on <strong>User<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"737\" height=\"490\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/mark-users.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-202137 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.5072463768115942;width:624px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/mark-users.jpg 737w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/mark-users-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 737px) 100vw, 737px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Locate the previously used account and double-click on it.<\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"429\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/mark-demo.jpg\" alt=\"click on a user account\" class=\"wp-image-202138 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.723756906077348;width:624px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/mark-demo.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/mark-demo-300x172.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Enter a new password in the given field and confirm it. Click on <strong>OK<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"429\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/mark-ok.jpg\" alt=\"change synology user account password\" class=\"wp-image-202139 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.752808988764045;width:624px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/mark-ok.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/mark-ok-300x172.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Now, log in to the Synology NAS using your account.<\/li>\n<\/ul><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After doing this, you should also disable the default &ldquo;<em>admin<\/em>&rdquo; account. To do this:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click on <strong>Control Panel<\/strong> in DSM and then click on <strong>Users<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Double-click on the &ldquo;<em>admin<\/em>&rdquo; account to open its details.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check the <strong>Disable this account<\/strong> option and select the <strong>Immediately<\/strong> option under it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click <strong>OK<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"424\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/mark-disable-ok-annotate.jpg\" alt=\"disable the synology admin account \" class=\"wp-image-202140 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.7577464788732395;width:624px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/mark-disable-ok-annotate.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/mark-disable-ok-annotate-300x170.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This will disable the &ldquo;<em>admin<\/em>&rdquo; account.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mode 2: Reset Synology NAS and Reinstall DSM<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are facing errors while using your NAS or want to clear the system configuration to default, you can use the <strong>Mode 2<\/strong>. This mode wipes the existing copy of the DSM and reinstalls the latest copy. It also carries out the reset functions performed in <strong>Mode 1<\/strong>. This mode does not impact the data or erase it from the configured storage drives. However, you should back up your data using <strong>Hyper Backup<\/strong> or <strong>Backup &amp; Replication<\/strong> before proceeding. Let&rsquo;s take a look at the steps to reset Synology NAS and reinstall DSM:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Locate the RESET button at the back of your Synology NAS device.<\/li>\n<\/ul><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Note:<\/strong> <em>If you are unable to locate the RESET button, check the product manual for the exact location of the button on your NAS device.<\/em><\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use a paper clip or a SIM card removal tool to gently press the RESET button. Hold it for around <strong>4 seconds<\/strong> until you hear a <strong>beep<\/strong>. Release it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Immediately, press and hold the button again for another <strong>4-5 seconds<\/strong> until you hear <strong>3 beeps<\/strong>. Remove the pin to release the button.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wait for around 2 minutes. The <a href=\"https:\/\/kb.synology.com\/en-sg\/DSM\/tutorial\/What_can_I_do_if_the_STATUS_LED_keeps_flashing_in_orange\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">STATUS light<\/a> on the NAS device will begin blinking orange. This is an indicator of a successful reset and configuration wipe.<\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"306\" height=\"312\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/mark-status.png\" alt=\"status lights on Synology NAS\" class=\"wp-image-202141 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.9753086419753086;width:395px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/mark-status.png 306w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/mark-status-294x300.png 294w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 306px) 100vw, 306px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Now, reinstall the DSM. For this, go to <em>find.synology.com<\/em> to open <em>Synology Web Assistant<\/em>. Depending on the type of your device, it will be listed as either DiskStation, RackStation, or FlashStation. Its status will be shown as &ldquo;<em>Configuration Lost<\/em>.&rdquo;<\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/mark-highlighted-hide-remove-others.jpg\" alt=\"select the synology nas from the web assistant\" class=\"wp-image-202142 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.752808988764045;width:624px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/mark-highlighted-hide-remove-others.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/mark-highlighted-hide-remove-others-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Double-click on your NAS to begin reinstalling the DSM. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the operation.<\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"389\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/reinstall.jpg\" alt=\"reinstall DSM after you have reset Synology NAS \" class=\"wp-image-202143 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.9259259259259258;width:624px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/reinstall.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/reinstall-300x156.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After this, you will need to reconfigure various system settings, admin accounts, etc.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-to-do-if-synology-nas-becomes-inaccessible-after-reset?\">What to do if Synology NAS becomes Inaccessible after Reset?<\/h2><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Resetting the Synology NAS by using the above mentioned modes do not cause data loss. But sometimes, problems with the NAS device occur after resetting it. For example, <a href=\"https:\/\/community.synology.com\/enu\/forum\/1\/post\/153151\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">users may be unable to connect to it via the Web Assistant<\/a>. With RAID-based NAS or SHR, the existing storage pool may show as &ldquo;<em>Not Initialized<\/em>&ldquo;, preventing the storage from booting up.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In such a scenario, you can take the help of <strong>Stellar Toolkit for Data Recovery<\/strong>. It is a powerful <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/data-recovery-toolkit.php\">NAS data recovery software<\/a> that you can use to recover data from inaccessible or non-booting Synology NAS device. Its advanced algorithms perform a byte-level scan to locate the data and recover it with 100% accuracy. The tool also supports NAS drives set up as SHR-1 and SHR-2, and RAID-based NAS devices.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"487\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/software.png\" alt=\"launch Stellar toolkit for data recovery to recover data from synology nas after a reset\" class=\"wp-image-202144 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.5407407407407407;width:624px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/software.png 750w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/software-300x195.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stellar Toolkit for Data Recovery can recover data from crashed or degraded RAID-0, 5, or 6 arrays, or traditional storage media, including HDDs, SSDs, flash drives, SD cards, and CDs\/DVDs.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are some features of this powerful NAS data recovery software:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Simplifies data recovery from NAS devices<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/article\/recover-data-from-ssh-enabled-nas.php\">Online recovery from NAS devices<\/a> over the local network using the SSH protocol<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recovers accidentally deleted files from network-attached storage devices<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supports recovery from various virtual machine image files, including VMDK, VDI, VHD, &amp; VHDX<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recovers data from HDDs, SSDs, flash drives, etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Compatible with NTFS, FAT16, FAT32, exFAT, APFS, HFS, HFS+, Ext4, Ext3, and Ext2 formatted storage devices<\/li>\n<\/ul><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Watch this video to see how Stellar Toolkit for Data Recovery recovers data from inaccessible Synology NAS.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to Recover Deleted Data With the New Stellar Data Recovery v12\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/paum6dak3NQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"final-word\">Final Word<\/h2><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can reset Synology NAS without losing data by using the two modes provided by Synology. Mode 1 is used when you need to reset admin login credentials or move the NAS to another network. Mode 2 is used to reset the system configuration or when you want to reinstall DSM.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, you should back up your NAS data and system configuration before resetting the NAS. This will be helpful if anything goes wrong during the reset process or failed initialization afterward. If the NAS becomes inaccessible, you can use <strong>Stellar Toolkit for Data Recovery<\/strong>. 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