---
title: "NAS"
description: "How to add the music stored on a NAS or another computer to your Volumio library, and what to do if the drive doesn't connect."
url: https://help.volumio.com/en/articles/187-nas
collection: "Getting started"
updated: 2026-11-13
language: en
---

# NAS

How to add the music stored on a NAS or another computer to your Volumio library, and what to do if the drive doesn't connect.

If your music is on a NAS or a computer in your home, you can add its shared folder as a network drive. Its music then shows up in your library, together with the music on USB drives.

Network drives are in your device's `Settings` → `Sources` → `Network drives`.

## Before you start

-   Your NAS or computer must be on, and on the same network as your device.
    
-   The music folder must be shared on the network, with SMB (also called CIFS, the most common one) or NFS. See your NAS's manual to turn sharing on.
    

## Add a drive found on your network

1.  Go to `Settings` → `Sources` → `Network drives`.
    
2.  Under `Found on your network`, find your NAS and press `Use (folder) on (NAS)` for the folder with your music.
    
3.  If the NAS asks for a login, type its `Username` and `Password` and press `Connect`.
    

If your NAS isn't in the list, press `Scan again`, or add it by hand.

## Add a drive by hand

1.  Go to `Settings` → `Sources` → `Network drives` and press `Add network drive`.
    
2.  Fill in the form:
    
    -   `Alias`: a name for the drive, for example `My NAS`.
        
    -   `NAS IP address`: the address of your NAS or computer, for example `192.168.1.20`.
        
    -   `Path`: the shared folder, for example `Music`.
        
    -   `File share type`: `CIFS` for SMB shares, `NFS` for NFS shares.
        
    -   `Username (optional)` and `Password (optional)`: the login for the NAS, if it needs one.
        
3.  Press `Save drive`.
    

The device reads the music on the drive and adds it to your library. With a big library, this [can take a while](https://help.volumio.com/articles/199-music-library-issues).

To change or remove a drive, use the edit and remove buttons next to it.

> **Tip:** If your NAS also runs a UPnP/DLNA media server, you can [play from it](https://help.volumio.com/articles/188-media-server) without adding a network drive.

## Troubleshooting

### Error when adding network drive

1.  Check that the NAS or computer is on and not asleep.
    
2.  Check `NAS IP address`: it's in your router's list of connected devices, or in your NAS's settings.
    
3.  Check `Path`: it must be the name of the shared folder exactly as your NAS shows it, including uppercase letters.
    
4.  Check `Username (optional)` and `Password (optional)`: try them on a computer first. If the folder is open to everyone, leave them empty.
    
5.  Check `File share type`: `CIFS` for SMB, `NFS` for NFS.
    
6.  Press `Save drive` again.
    

### SMB: the drive doesn't connect with the right details

Older NAS and routers with a USB port often only support an old SMB version.

1.  Press the edit button next to the drive and open `Advanced options`.
    
2.  In `Mount options`, type `vers=1.0`, or `vers=2.0` if that doesn't work.
    
3.  Press `Save changes`.
    

### NFS: the drive doesn't connect

On your NAS, check the NFS permissions of the folder: your device's IP address (or your whole network) must be allowed to read it.

### Music is missing, or disappears after a restart

See [Music library issues](https://help.volumio.com/articles/199-music-library-issues).

## Related

- [Nova and Volumio 4](https://help.volumio.com/en/articles/172-nova-and-volumio-4.md)
- [Volumio app](https://help.volumio.com/en/articles/173-volumio-app.md)
- [Volumio in a browser](https://help.volumio.com/en/articles/174-volumio-in-a-browser.md)
- [Inputs and outputs](https://help.volumio.com/en/articles/175-inputs-and-outputs.md)
- [Power and standby](https://help.volumio.com/en/articles/176-power-and-standby.md)