QNAP users can now install Duplicati directly on QTS and QuTS hero operating systems, eliminating the need to run Docker containers or manage manual shell scripts. The latest Duplicati Canary release introduces native .qpkg package support, bringing seamless deployment, lower resource overhead, and direct NAS integration to QNAP hardware.

Key Highlights of Native Support

• Streamlined Setup: Package deployment runs directly through the QNAP App Center using the standard manual installation flow.

  
  

• Lower Overhead: Running natively on the system bypasses container virtualization layers, preserving CPU cycles and RAM on entry-level or mid-range NAS hardware.

  
  

• Direct Storage Access: System-level integration simplifies browsing and selecting local source directories, mounted storage pools, and external target paths.

  
  

• Background Service Management: Duplicati runs as a native QTS background service, handling startup and task schedules automatically without custom startup routines.

  
  

Installing the Canary Package

1. Download the .qpkg installer file from the latest Canary release section on the official Duplicati downloads page.

   
   

2. Log in to your QNAP NAS interface, open the App Center, and click the Install Manually button in the top right toolbar.

   
   

3. Browse to select the downloaded .qpkg file and confirm the installation.

   
   

4. After installation, verify system permissions to ensure Duplicati has read and write access to the shared folders you plan to back up or restore.

   
   

5. Launch the Duplicati UI directly from the QNAP desktop or your browser to configure backup jobs and cloud destinations.

   
   

Testing and Feedback

Canary releases contain fresh features intended for community testing before they roll into Beta and Stable builds. If you encounter permission issues, UI bugs, or service behavior quirks on your specific QTS version, report them on the Duplicati Forum or open an issue on GitHub. Community feedback is essential to polishing this integration for the next stable release.