Synology Makes C2 Backup Available Worldwide
Synology's cloud backup service, first built to meet European demand, is now generally available to users everywhere.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Data Centers
Synology Inc. has made its C2 Backup service generally available worldwide, letting users back up data from Synology NAS devices to Synology's Europe-based cloud storage. The service was initially established to meet demand from European customers for cloud backup.
Why it matters
Worldwide availability extends a European-origin cloud backup option to users beyond the region where demand first emerged. The service's growth has also prompted expansion of Synology's Frankfurt data center.
The service offers Plan I with daily backup, up to 11 versions retained over 30 days, and 100GB, 300GB, or 1TB storage, while Plan II adds flexible schedules, customisable retention, and data deduplication. Pricing for each plan and total subscriber numbers were not disclosed in the source material.
The players
Synology Inc.
Synology Inc. is a Taiwan-based manufacturer of network-attached storage devices that also operates cloud backup services for its customers.
The details
Users back up data from Synology NAS devices to Synology's Europe-based cloud storage, and new subscribers can try the service free for 30 days in their production environments. Synology reports that the service sustained high growth in the six months after launch, prompting the expansion of its Frankfurt data center.
Timeline
Six months after its initial launch, C2 Backup sustained high growth and drove Frankfurt data center expansion.
On 5 November 2026, Synology announced general worldwide availability of C2 Backup.
Roadmap
C2 Backup extends Synology's NAS hardware into a vertically integrated backup offering, connecting devices directly to company-operated cloud storage. This places the company's cloud backup alongside other storage vendors that pair local hardware with their own cloud services.
Owners of Synology NAS devices anywhere in the world can now back up their data to Synology's cloud storage, choosing among plans based on storage size, version retention, and scheduling needs. The 30-day free trial lets users test whether the service fits their backup workflow before paying.
The takeaway
If you already own a Synology NAS, the 30-day free trial offers a low-risk way to test cloud backup before committing. Compare the Plan I and Plan II feature sets against how often your data changes and how long you need older versions retained.
Further reading
Learn more about how cloud infrastructure is built in our Data Centers coverage.
More information
Details on plans and sign-up are available on the Synology C2 Backup service website.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Techsmart.
