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Cannot log into server to give Time Machine access (ReadyNAS RN212)
What is my "name and password for the server" so that Time Machine can access it? The username and password I created when enabling Time Machine isn't working. I've also tried my ReadyNAS cloud credentials and the default NAS admin / password. See uploaded screenshot for reference.
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bklounge7 wrote:What is my "name and password for the server" so that Time Machine can access it? The username and password I created when enabling Time Machine isn't working.
For a shared Time Machine, this is the account to use. One thing that hits my eyes: AFP is obsolete, unless you are using legacy MacOS systems, switch to SMB (top right on your screenshot).
Hi Sensei, thanks for the reply. When you say "this is the account to use" are you referring to the username and password in the Time Machine popup dialog (highlighted in attached screenshot)? If yes, those credentials fail when trying to connect Time Machine to the ReadyNAS server. I know those are the correct credentials because I needed them to switch from AFP to SMB.
Any other ideas?
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