If you search GitHub or certain forums, you will find "license generators" for Surveillance Station. These claim to turn your 2 free licenses into 999.
Do not use them. Here is why:
Our advice: Treat Surveillance Station licenses like software. If you can't afford them, use Method 1 (multiple NAS) or switch software (see Part 5). Do not crack. synology surveillance station license free
If you don't want to pay Synology for licenses, you don't have to ditch your NAS. You can run a different NVR software inside your NAS using Docker.
The Docker Solution: Most "+" series Synology NAS units (DS920+, DS220+, etc.) support Docker. If you search GitHub or certain forums, you
Pros: Totally free camera slots; access to HomeKit integration (via Scrypted) or advanced AI detection. Cons: Harder to set up than Surveillance Station; requires more technical knowledge; uses more system resources (CPU/RAM).
If you are determined to stay at zero cost, here is the advanced configuration to maximize your two free licenses. If you don't want to pay Synology for
There is no way to get unlimited licenses for free on a standard Synology NAS. However, you can build a system that never requires paying for extra licenses by using specific Synology hardware.