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2uid: Synology-Set-Permissions
3title: Synology Permissions
4longTitle: How to Set Permissions on DSM 7
5legacyUrl: /support/solutions/articles/44002313183-how-to-set-permissions-on-dsm-7
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9For Synology versions of DSM 7 and higher you need to assign read or read/write permissions to the system internal emby user for any directories used by Emby such as your media folders. We recommend setting read/write permissions to take full advantage of Emby's features.
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12To set permission open the Control Panel on Synology DSM. Then open Shared Folders.
13Highlight the shared folder containing the media you wish to appear in Emby.
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16![Synology Permissions1](images/synology/synology-permissions1.png)
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19Click Edit, then select the Permissions tab:
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21![Synology Permissions2](images/synology/synology-permissions2.png)
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24Change the drop down user type to "System internal user" (in the red box above).
25Scroll down if needed until you see the emby user.
26Check the column to give emby at least Read Only access but we suggest granting Read/Write access like this:
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28![Synology Permissions3](images/synology/synology-permissions3.png)
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30Click the Save button.
31Repeat this process for any other shares containing media for Emby.
32Emby Server should now be able to access the folders.