💡How to Receive, Add and Activate Synology Surveillance Station License(s) Online Instantly | Step-by-Step 2025 Guide

Synology products come a default number of free Surveillance Camera Licenses:

• Synology NAS(NAS): 2 licenses
• Network Video Recorder(NVR. All End of Life): 4 licenses
• Deep Learning NVR(DVA): 8 licenses
  
  (To know all Synology support status 👉 Product Support Status)

To connect more IP cameras than the default amount, you will need additional Synology Surveillance Station License Packs (officially called Surveillance Device License Pack, or often called Synology Camera License).

Synology Camera License code is perpetual and available in 1-key,4-key and 8-key by two formats:

1. paper card pack
2. electronic pdf file

■ paper card pack:

Each pack contains a card with a key inside, for example:

■ electronic pdf file: (Synology only supplies to distributor or reseller)

Each license includes a unique 20-digit key (format: xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx). Licenses can be combined to connect multiple IP cameras based on your requirements. For example, to connect six additional cameras, add two 1-key licenses and one 4-key license.

They can be obtained and added to Surveillance Station instantly by the following steps:

Step1: Get Your License(s) With Full Warranty #

• Order Synology camera license packs from any authorized resellers listed in Synology > Where to Buy, like SynoPower Club ( 👉 About Us )
• If you would like to get licenses immediately without waiting, choose a top-tier partner like SynoPower Club with 24×7 Instant Delivery Service
• To ensure full service and warranty, ensure this: keeping the invoice and the photo of the license card (or virtual digital license file)

Now Synology also have its own online store to supply the 1-key pack (paper pack only) in those countries:

1. Andorra 
2. Austria
3.  Belgium
4.  Bulgaria
5.  Canada
6.  Croatia
7.  Cyprus
8.  Czech Republic
9.  Denmark
10.  Estonial
11.  Finland
12.  France
13.  Germany
14.  Greece
15.  Hungary
16.  Ireland
17.  Italy
18.  Latvia
19.  Liechtenstein
20.  Lithuania
21.  Luxembourg
22.  Monaco
23.  Netherlands
24.  Poland
25.  Portugal
26.  Romania
27.  Slovakia
28.  Slovenia
29.  Spain
30.  Sweden
31.  Switzerland
32.  United Kingdom
33. United States

No matter where you get the license key from which country or online reseller,
All license keys are global valid if they are obtained from official channels.

Step2: Locate the License Menu #

• Go to Surveillance Station > Main Menu > License > Add.
• Copy and paste the camera license key(s) one by one > Add > Done.

Watch our video for a quick walkthrough: [How to Add Synology Surveillance License].

Before adding the ordered camera license(s), we strongly recommend logging your Synology NAS (Network Attached Storage) into a Synology Account (Synology official tip). This links the added licenses to your Synology account. In the future, if you need to transfer licenses in the future, this Synology Account will be required for authorization, enhancing security.

Step 3: Activate and Manage Your IP Camera #

• Once the license is added, go to Surveillance Station > IP Camera app to add more IP cameras: Add the camera to Surveillance Station

To find how many IP cameras your Synology NAS supports and which IP camera is compatible, check our Synology Surveillance Station guide.

Related FAQs: #

• Activating Synology Surveillance Licenses Offline:
  License activation requires NAS connect to network. If it is not, use DS cam or native Surveillance Station client for offline network.
• ❓Why can not I add my Synology Camera License, and how can I fix it?
  Ensure the full warranty to your Synology license(s)
• Why can not I add my Synology Camera License, and how can I fix it?
  Troubleshooting tips and solutions for common license activation issues.
• How do I migrate surveillance device licenses to another Synology server?
  Purchased licenses can be migrated from one Synology to another one, but default ones cannot.
• What is 24×7 Auto License Online Delivery?
  Instant way to receive your Synology licenses and invoice with full warranty and support.

Need More Licenses? #

If you have reached hit the limit, check out our license packs or find a new NAS model to connect more cameras!