From b8461a350da471445b5c65019d8bb57efaaa1c55 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Michael <35783820+mib1185@users.noreply.github.com>
Date: Mon, 27 Jan 2025 09:04:06 +0100
Subject: [PATCH] add backup support (#36874)

---
 source/_integrations/synology_dsm.markdown | 5 ++++-
 1 file changed, 4 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-)

diff --git a/source/_integrations/synology_dsm.markdown b/source/_integrations/synology_dsm.markdown
index 14fffc05fb4..8dc9f4dfc5f 100644
--- a/source/_integrations/synology_dsm.markdown
+++ b/source/_integrations/synology_dsm.markdown
@@ -16,6 +16,7 @@ ha_codeowners:
 ha_config_flow: true
 ha_ssdp: true
 ha_platforms:
+  - backup
   - binary_sensor
   - button
   - camera
@@ -27,7 +28,7 @@ ha_integration_type: integration
 ha_zeroconf: true
 ---
 
-The Synology DSM integration provides access to various statistics from your [Synology NAS](https://www.synology.com) (_DSM 5.x and higher_) as well as cameras from the [Surveillance Station](https://www.synology.com/surveillance).
+The Synology DSM integration provides access to various statistics from your [Synology NAS](https://www.synology.com) (_DSM 5.x and higher_), as well as cameras from the [Surveillance Station](https://www.synology.com/surveillance) and will allow to use the [File Station](https://www.synology.com/en-us/dsm/feature/file_sharing) as a {% term backup %} location.
 
 {% include integrations/config_flow.md %}
 
@@ -51,6 +52,8 @@ When creating the user, it is possible to deny access to all locations and appli
 
 If you want to add cameras from [Surveillance Station](https://www.synology.com/surveillance), the user needs application permission for [Surveillance Station](https://www.synology.com/surveillance).
 
+If you want to use a shared folder from the [File Station](https://www.synology.com/en-us/dsm/feature/file_sharing) as {% term backup %} location, the user needs application permission for [File Station](https://www.synology.com/en-us/dsm/feature/file_sharing) and read/write permissions on the specific shared folder.
+
 ### If you utilize 2-Step Verification or Two Factor Authentication (2FA) with your Synology NAS
 
 If you have the "Enforce 2-step verification for the following users" option checked under **Control Panel > Security > Account > 2-Factor Authentication**, you'll need to configure the 2-step verification/one-time password (OTP) for the user you just created before the credentials for this user will work with Home Assistant.