ActiveProtect Agent

ActiveProtect Agent 2.0.0773

An all-in-one backup solution designed to simplify and enhance data protection across diverse IT environments.

  • By Synology Inc.
  • Proprietary
  • Updated Sep 15, 2026
Download for Windows

About ActiveProtect Agent

ActiveProtect Manager is an all-in-one backup solution designed to simplify and enhance data protection across diverse IT environments. To back up data on PCs, Macs, and physical servers, the ActiveProtect agent must first be installed on the target device.

What's new in 2.0.0773

Fixed Issues

  • Fixed an issue where Changed Block Tracking information might be lost if a Linux device running the backup agent was rebooted between backups, potentially resulting in missing backup data. After updating to this version, the agent will perform a one-time full backup to ensure backup data integrity.

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Technical details

PublisherSynology Inc.
Version2.0.0773
Release date2026-09-15
LicenseProprietary
Installer typemsi
Architecturex86, x64
Package IDSynology.ActiveProtectAgent

Install ActiveProtect Agent from the command line

Install with Windows Package Manager
winget install --id=Synology.ActiveProtectAgent -e
Update to the latest version
winget upgrade --id=Synology.ActiveProtectAgent -e
Uninstall
winget uninstall --id=Synology.ActiveProtectAgent -e
Silent install with the offline installer
msiexec /i "Synology ActiveProtect Agent-x64-2.0.0-0773.msi" /quiet /norestart

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ActiveProtect Agent version history

  • 1.2.0508
  • 1.1.0439
  • 1.0.0256
  • 1.0.0211

Frequently asked questions

Is ActiveProtect Agent free?

ActiveProtect Agent is proprietary software from Synology Inc.. Check the publisher's license terms for pricing and usage rights.

What is the latest version of ActiveProtect Agent?

The latest version is 2.0.0773, released on Sep 15, 2026.

Is it safe to download ActiveProtect Agent?

The download button links to the official installer published on global.synologydownload.com, the same file Windows Package Manager installs. You can verify the downloaded file by comparing its SHA-256 checksum with c486c92eb0b02e90956cc00bd3048a3bddf458cacf13b896be53e0f96037fe3b.

Which Windows versions does ActiveProtect Agent support?

ActiveProtect Agent runs on Windows and is available for 32-bit (x86), 64-bit (x64) systems.

How do I install ActiveProtect Agent silently?

Run the offline installer with msiexec /i "Synology ActiveProtect Agent-x64-2.0.0-0773.msi" /quiet /norestart, or install it with Windows Package Manager: winget install --id=Synology.ActiveProtectAgent -e --silent.

How do I uninstall ActiveProtect Agent?

Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find ActiveProtect Agent and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=Synology.ActiveProtectAgent -e.