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Synology Active Backup for SaaS
Synology Active Backup for SaaS · Banqiao District, New Taipei City, Taiwan · founded 2000
What it is
Synology Active Backup for SaaS backs up Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace data to Synology NAS servers so administrators can recover data after loss or service downtime. Microsoft 365 coverage includes OneDrive for Business, SharePoint Online, Exchange Online, and Teams; Google Workspace coverage includes Drive, Gmail, Contacts, and Calendar, including shared drives, labels, and attachments. Microsoft 365 backups can run continuously, manually, or on a schedule. Continuous intervals adjust from one to ten minutes based on detected API request rates. Both products support file versioning, and Google Workspace versions can be kept for a set period or retained without a limit. The Microsoft 365 Recovery Portal allows administrators and employees to restore or export backed-up data, with self-service access dependent on configuration. This is a free add-on for a compatible Synology NAS, with account capacity subject to storage. Microsoft 365 requires DSM 6.1-15217 or later. Google Workspace setup requires Drive SDK API configuration and a service key. Deduplication requires an x64 Synology NAS using Btrfs; secondary backups are not supported.
For and against
For
- Covers Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace services.
- Offers continuous, manual, and scheduled Microsoft 365 backups.
- Supports file versioning and item recovery.
- Free add-on with no software license required.
- Includes audit logs and ransomware protection.
Against
- Requires a compatible Synology NAS.
- Microsoft 365 requires DSM 6.1-15217 or later.
- Deduplication requires x64 NAS models using Btrfs.
- Secondary backups are not supported.
The verdict
Active Backup for SaaS brings Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace backups onto compatible Synology NAS devices. Review the platform, storage, and setup conditions, including the lack of secondary backups.
Who it suits
It suits Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace administrators who need backups stored on Synology NAS servers. Teams should check NAS compatibility, storage capacity, and setup requirements first.
Plans and prices
Active Backup for SaaS
License-free · Google Workspace account count limited by available NAS storage · Requires compatible Synology NAS
Read 21 Oct 2026 · synology.com
Active Backup for SaaS (Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace)
Unlimited accounts, subject to NAS storage capacity; compatible Synology NAS required
Read 3 Oct 2026 · synology.com
On the record
- Account discovery
- Google Workspace account discovery can automatically select newly detected users or shared drives for backup.synology.com · read 21 Oct 2026
- API and setup
- Google Workspace setup requires configuring the Drive SDK API and creating a service key; the setup guide also names Admin SDK, People, Gmail, Calendar, Drive, and Drive Labels APIs.kb.synology.com · read 21 Oct 2026
- Backup modes
- Google Workspace tasks can run on a schedule, manually, or continuously.synology.com · read 21 Oct 2026
- Backup schedules
- Microsoft 365 backups can run continuously, manually, or on a schedule; continuous backup intervals are adjusted from one to ten minutes based on the detected API request rate.kb.synology.com · read 3 Oct 2026
- Company headquarters and founding
- LinkedIn lists Synology’s headquarters in New Taipei City, Taiwan, and its founding year as 2000.linkedin.com · read 21 Oct 2026
- Company legal name
- Synology’s product and company pages identify the maker as Synology Inc.synology.com · read 21 Oct 2026
- Company size
- LinkedIn lists Synology’s company size as 501–1,000 employees.linkedin.com · read 21 Oct 2026
- Company support
- Synology lists its headquarters at 9F., No. 1, Yuandong Road, Banqiao District, New Taipei City, Taiwan.synology.com · read 3 Oct 2026
- Deduplication requirement
- Deduplication is supported only on x64 Synology NAS models using the Btrfs file system for both products.synology.com · read 3 Oct 2026
- Deduplication requirements
- Google Workspace deduplication requires an x64 NAS running the Btrfs file system.synology.com · read 21 Oct 2026
- Deployment
- Active Backup for SaaS runs as a NAS add-on, with backup data stored on Synology NAS servers.synology.com · read 21 Oct 2026
- Documentation
- Synology provides technical specifications, a Google Workspace preparation guide, and a Microsoft 365 quick-start guide; the Google setup guide walks through API and service-account preparation.kb.synology.com · read 21 Oct 2026
- Export
- Google Workspace email can be exported as EML files, and selected Drive items can be exported individually.synology.com · read 21 Oct 2026
- Google Workspace coverage
- Active Backup for Google Workspace backs up Drive, Gmail, Contacts, and Calendar data.synology.com · read 21 Oct 2026
- Google Workspace services
- It backs up Drive, Gmail, Contacts, and Calendar data, including shared drives, email labels, and attachments.synology.com · read 3 Oct 2026
- Google Workspace setup
- Before creating a Google Workspace backup task, administrators need to configure the Drive SDK API and create a service key.synology.com · read 3 Oct 2026
- Granular recovery
- Google Workspace recovery supports restoring selected Drive files and folders, including their sharing permissions.synology.com · read 21 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- The suite integrates with Synology Snapshot Replication and Hyper Backup for copies to other Synology NAS devices and cloud services.synology.com · read 21 Oct 2026
