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🌐 Connect to a Space via WebDAV

With WebDAV, you can connect OpenCloud Spaces as network drives on your device and manage your files directly from your file manager β€” without using the browser.


πŸ› οΈ Prerequisites​


πŸ”§ Step-by-Step Guide​

1. Enable WebDAV Info in the UI​

To display WebDAV information for your Spaces:

  1. Go to Account Settings
  2. Enable "Show WebDAV info in details view"
enable webdav info

2. Create an App Token (if required)​

Some WebDAV clients (especially non-OIDC compatible ones like Mountain Duck) require an App Token for authentication.

πŸ” We recommend using an App Token instead of your password for better security.

  • Go to Settings > App Tokens
  • Click "+ New", give it a name, and set an expiration date
  • Copy the token immediately – it will only be shown once
    β†’ See App Token Guide

3. Get the WebDAV URL​

Open the info panel of your Space in the OpenCloud Web Interface.

You’ll see a section labeled WebDAV β€” copy the full WebDAV URL. It looks like:

https://cloud.example.com/remote.php/dav/spaces/12345678-abcd-efgh-ijkl-987654321000/

webdav URL

4. Connect via WebDAV​

Now connect your device using the WebDAV URL:

  • Username: your OpenCloud username
  • Password: your App Token (or password, if allowed)

You can use various clients depending on your operating system:

πŸͺŸ Windows​

  • Open File Explorer β†’ Click on β€œThis PC” β†’ Choose β€œMap network drive”
  • Enter the WebDAV URL
  • Authenticate with username and App Token

🍎 macOS​

  • In Finder, choose β€œGo” > β€œConnect to Server…”
  • Enter the WebDAV URL
  • Login with your credentials or App Token

🐧 Linux​

  • Use your file manager’s β€œConnect to Server” option
  • Format the URL as:
    davs://cloud.example.com/remote.php/dav/spaces/<SPACE-ID>/

βœ… Once connected, your Space will behave like a normal folder.


πŸ“Œ Notes​

  • If your WebDAV client supports OIDC, you may not need an App Token
  • Always use https:// to ensure secure access
  • App Tokens can be revoked anytime via your account settings