Or, click the Download button to download a text file containing the key. You can either press the copy button and paste the code into a text editor. It’s like an additional layer of security that helps you access the C2 Password service if you forgot the C2 encryption key which you had created in the previous step. In the next step, you need to download a Recovery code. Once you type the password, click on the Set button. Make sure you remember the password or make a note of it. Make a note that Synology doesn’t store or remember the password you created in this step. This key will be used across all C2 services, such as C2 Transfer, C2 Backup, etc. The Password must include eight characters, at least one uppercase letter, one lowercase letter, and one number. It’s just like a password to encrypt all the data in the C2 services. Now, you need to set a C2 Encryption Key. This completes the Synology C2 account creation. You can even change the data center anytime after the setup. If you need a different data center, click on the down arrow and select the data center as per your requirements.

The default data center is set to Seattle. Also, you can easily migrate to the Plus plan once the service is launched.

You need to opt up for a Plus plan only if you need advanced features. Note: Synology C2 Password is a free service and you don’t have to provide any payment information to sign up for the service. Check out my detailed C2 Password setup guide below. I have been using the Synology C2 Password for over a month and it does its job very well. Synology has even confirmed that an official iOS app will be available on the App Store by the end of 2021 followed by an Android app on the Google Play Store in 2022.

Zero-knowledge design – Reducing the risk of credential leaks over insecure networks.

Dedicated browser extension – Chrome, Edge.

Manually access passwords through a C2 Password account on Apple Safari.

Strong password generator with Password strength detector.

Generate time-based one-time passwords (TOTPs).

Cross-device synchronization across desktops.

File transfer with Two-factor authentication (2FA).

Download 256 bit password generator