# User Guide

This guide is for users who want to install and use packages from the SynoCommunity repository on their Synology NAS.

## Overview

SynoCommunity provides community-maintained packages for Synology NAS devices. These packages extend your NAS with applications not available in the official Synology Package Center.

## In This Section

- **[Installation](installation.md)** - Add the SynoCommunity repository and install packages
- **[SSH Access](ssh.md)** - Connect to your NAS via SSH
- **[Troubleshooting](troubleshooting.md)** - Common issues and solutions
- **[Compatibility](compatibility.md)** - DSM versions, architectures, and model support
- **[Permissions](permissions.md)** - Configure folder access for packages

## Quick Start

### Adding the Repository

1. Open **Package Center** on your Synology NAS
2. Go to **Settings** > **Package Sources**
3. Click **Add** and enter:
   - **Name**: `SynoCommunity`
   - **Location**: `https://packages.synocommunity.com`
4. Click **OK**

### Installing Packages

1. In Package Center, select **Community** from the left sidebar
2. Browse or search for packages
3. Click **Install** on the package you want

!!! note "Beta Packages (DSM 6.x only)"
    Beta packages are only available on DSM 6.x. To see them, go to **Settings** > **General** and enable "Yes, I want to see beta versions". DSM 7.x does not recognize community beta packages.

## Need Help?

- Check the [Troubleshooting](troubleshooting.md) guide
- Search [existing issues](https://github.com/SynoCommunity/spksrc/issues) on GitHub
- Join our [Discord server](https://discord.gg/nnN9fgE7EF)
