Set up Pixette with QNAP NAS
QNAP NAS devices with QTS or QuTS hero operating system.
Enable WebDAV
Log in to your QNAP NAS admin panel. Go to Control Panel → Network & File Services → Win/MAC/NFS/WebDAV → WebDAV. Enable WebDAV, select 'Shared folder permission', and set a dedicated HTTPS port (e.g. 5006) to avoid conflicts with the QTS web interface.
Configure shared folder permissions
Navigate to Control Panel → Privilege → Shared Folders. Set 'Shared folder permission' to allow WebDAV access to your Multimedia folder.
Create a dedicated user
Go to Control Panel → Privilege → Users. Create a new user (e.g., 'pixette') with a simple password. Avoid special characters for initial testing.
Set user permissions
Grant the new user read-only access to the Multimedia share (or whichever folder contains your photos).
Connection Details
https://YOUR_NAS_IP:5006pixetteyour_passwordReplace 5006 with whatever dedicated HTTPS port you configured. All values are case-sensitive.
Tip
Use a simple password (letters and numbers only) for your Pixette user. Some special characters can cause connection issues with WebDAV.
Set Up the Pixette App #
These steps are the same for all NAS types.
Configure Pixette
Open Pixette on your device and enter the connection details: URL, username, and password. All values are case-sensitive.
Browse and select folders
Tap 'Connect and browse folders', then select the folder containing your photos.
Index your files
Tap 'Index Now' to catalog all your photos and videos. This may take a few minutes depending on your collection size.
Don't have Pixette yet?
Download it free on your tablet or phone, then come back to connect your QNAP library.
Quick Setup with QR Code
Skip manual typing. Generate a QR code with your NAS connection details and scan it with Pixette for instant configuration. Perfect for setting up multiple devices like photo frame tablets.
Secure and open source. Your credentials never leave your browser. The generator runs entirely client-side. View the source code for full transparency.
Can't see the generator? Open it directly on CodePen
Prefer manual entry? You can also generate QR codes with any standard QR library. Format the data as pipe-separated values: host|port|username|password|path
Troubleshoot WebDAV Connection #
If you're having trouble connecting Pixette to your NAS via WebDAV, try these steps. Connecting with Synology Photos instead? Make sure you're on DSM 7.0 or later, the Synology Photos package is installed, and the account you're signing in with does not have two-factor authentication (2FA) enabled.
1. Check that the URL is case-sensitive
WebDAV URLs are case-sensitive. Double-check every character, including folder names. For example: https://192.168.1.100:5006/Photos/Family
2. Test the connection from a computer first
Try connecting to your NAS via WebDAV from your computer using the exact same URL, username, and password. If your computer can't connect either, the issue is with your NAS configuration, not Pixette.
3. Use simple credentials for testing
Avoid special characters (like & £ @ #) in your password during initial setup. Use only letters and numbers until the connection works, then change to a stronger password.
4. Check if your IP is blocked
On Synology, go to Control Panel → Security → Account → Auto Block and verify that your device's IP address hasn't been blacklisted after failed login attempts.
5. Check the firewall and port
If the NAS firewall is enabled, make sure the WebDAV port (e.g. 5006) is allowed. Ensure your device is on the same local network as your NAS.
6. Check the WebDAV Server logs
On Synology, open the WebDAV Server package from Package Center to view logs. These logs often reveal the root cause of connection failures (wrong credentials, permission denied, etc.).
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