Why does the files and folders started with .(dot) become invisible after I put the files into the NAS?

Last modified date: 2022-07-18

Applicable Products:

File Station
SMB
AFP

The files/folders started with .(dot) are treated as hidden in unix-like system and QTS and QuTS hero treats them in the same way.

Follow the steps to unhide the hidden dotfiles/folders in File Station

Open File Station.
Click (More settings) in the top-right corner.
In the General tab enable the option Show hidden files on NAS.

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