Synology to Retire Legacy Mail Server and Mail Station; Support Ends Jan 28, 2026
Synology has confirmed that its legacy email packages—Synology Mail Server and Mail Station—are being phased out in favor of MailPlus and MailPlus Server. The change underscores a broader product shift toward business‑focused solutions and away from some consumer‑centric features.
What’s changing
- End of Availability (after DSM 7.3): Mail Server and Mail Station will be removed from Package Center for future DSM versions. Administrators must uninstall them before upgrading beyond DSM 7.3.
- End of Support (Jan 28, 2026): On DSM 7.3 and earlier, the packages remain installable/usable but will receive no security updates or features after this date.
Impacted users
- Home and SOHO users still running the free Mail Server + Mail Station stack.
- Admins planning DSM upgrades past 7.3 will need to migrate or risk losing mail functionality.
Recommended path
- Migrate to MailPlus/MailPlus Server for continued updates, security patches, and features.
- Review MailPlus licensing (per‑user licensing applies) and plan for costs vs. alternatives (self‑hosted Postfix/Dovecot, third‑party hosted mail).
Official references
Bottom line: If you rely on Synology’s legacy Mail Server, begin migration planning now—especially if you intend to move beyond DSM 7.3. The clock runs out on updates and security fixes on January 28, 2026.
Discussion: Will you switch to MailPlus, self‑host your own MTA, or outsource email to a cloud provider?