How to Unbind Your UGREEN NAS Before Selling or Giving It Away
When you sell, gift, or transfer your UGREEN NAS to another user, unbinding it from your account is an important step. This removes the current account association and allows another user to bind and manage the device with their own account. This guide explains how to unbind your UGREEN NAS before transferring ownership.
Before Transferring Your UGREEN NAS
Before unbinding the device from your account, make sure any important data has already been backed up or moved to another storage location.
This may include:
- Photos and videos
- Personal documents
- Work files
- Backup files or archives
- Other files you want to keep
Note: The unbinding process only removes the association between your NAS and your UGREEN account. It does not replace a data backup process.
Remove Personal Information Before Transfer
Before giving your NAS to another user, review the data and services stored on the device.
Consider removing:
- Unnecessary user accounts or personal accounts
- Shared folders containing personal information
- Applications or services that contain your account data
If you use applications such as media servers, virtual machines, or Docker containers, check whether they store personal accounts, databases, or configuration files that should be removed before transferring ownership.
Consider Resetting Your NAS Before Selling
Unbinding your UGREEN NAS does not automatically erase stored data or restore the device to factory settings.
If you are selling your NAS with hard drives included, consider securely erasing the drives or removing the drives before handing over the device.
For users who are transferring the NAS to someone they know, such as a family member, a full reset may not always be necessary. However, reviewing your personal data and settings before transfer is recommended.
How to Unbind Your UGREEN NAS Device
Follow these steps to remove the NAS from your UGREEN account.
Step 1: Log In to Your UGREEN Account
Visit and sign in to the UGREEN Account Manage Center.
Step 2: Open Your Device List
Go to the My Devices page and find the UGREEN NAS device you want to unbind.
Step 3: Select Unbind Device
Click "…" on the right side of the device, then select Unbind Device.
Step 4: Complete Identity Verification
Identity verification is required for this operation. Follow the prompts to enter the current account password, or switch to a mobile verification code to complete security verification.
Step 5: Select an Action
After you complete identity verification, the available options will depend on the device's current account and administrator settings.
Note: The Transfer Ownership option appears only when another local administrator on the NAS has linked their own UGREEN account. If no eligible administrator is available, such as when the device has only one administrator or only the current user has linked a UGREEN account, you can only unbind the device.
Unbind Device
If you only want to remove the device from your current UGREEN account, click Unbind and confirm the operation when prompted.
Transfer Device Ownership
- Click Transfer Ownership and select a recipient.
- The system will list users who currently meet the transfer requirements, meaning local administrators who have linked a UGREEN account. Select the target recipient and click Next.
- In the confirmation window, click Unbind.
Once the operation is complete, your current UGREEN account will be unbound from the device, and the device will be bound to the selected recipient instead.
What Happens After Unbinding Your NAS?
After the device is successfully unbound or transferred:
- Your UGREEN account will no longer be associated with the NAS.
- If the device was transferred, the selected recipient will become the new device owner.
- If the device was only unbound, another user can bind it to their own UGREEN account.
Unbinding only removes the account association. It does not automatically delete files, erase hard drives, or reset all NAS settings. Therefore, before transferring the NAS, make sure you have saved any files, configurations, or settings you want to keep.
FAQ
Will Unbinding My UGREEN NAS Delete My Data?
No. Unbinding your UGREEN NAS only removes the connection between the device and your UGREEN account. Files stored on the NAS are not automatically deleted during this process.
If you are transferring the NAS to another person, review and remove personal data separately before handing over the device.
Does Unbinding Reset My UGREEN NAS?
No. Unbinding only removes the account association. It does not automatically restore the NAS to factory settings or erase stored data.
If you want the next owner to start with a clean system, consider resetting the NAS and removing personal data before transfer.
Can Another User Bind the NAS After It Is Unbound?
Yes. After the NAS is successfully unbound from the previous account, the next user can associate the device with their own UGREEN account and complete the setup process.
Can I Keep Using My NAS After Unbinding It?
Yes. You can continue using the NAS locally, but features that depend on the UGREEN account binding may become unavailable until the device is bound again.
If you continue using the device, follow the normal account setup or binding process available for your NAS system.
What If My NAS Is Still Linked to Another Account?
The account currently associated with the NAS must remove the device binding before another account can use it.
If you cannot access the linked account or complete the unbinding process, contact UGREEN support for assistance.
Conclusion
Transferring a UGREEN NAS to another user only requires a few steps, but unbinding the device from your account is an important part of the process. Before selling, gifting, or handing over your NAS, make sure the device is unbound from your account so the next owner can begin with their own setup. A proper ownership transfer helps protect your account information and provides a smoother experience for everyone involved.