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Koofr WebDAV Help

Getting started with WebDAV connection to Koofr

The Koofr application provides an alternative way of accessing data in the cloud using the WebDAV protocol which can be found in any operating system used on a computer. You can upload, download, copy, delete and move files or folders using this type of connection. All changes made on files or folders will be seen in the Koofr application and vice versa. This type of connection does not allow you to synchronise data or share items stored in the cloud.

How to set up the WebDAV protocol through Koofr desktop client?

Go to Settings in the Koofr desktop client in the menu on the left. Find the Network drive option and click Enable. This will automatically establish a WebDAV protocol for the Koofr app on your computer. No further action is needed. Note: This is the Koofr recommended way of setting up the WebDAV protocol.

How to set up the WebDAV protocol on Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10?

If you want to access your files in Koofr with the file manager on your computer which has a built-in WebDAV connection, follow the steps below:

  • Open your Account Settings in Koofr WebApp and select Preferences
  • Click on Password in the menu on the left
  • Scroll to the Generate new password textbox, type in the password name and click Generate
  • Be sure to remember the password, as you cannot view it later

Note: You will not be able to set up a WebDAV connection, without using an application-specific password.

When you've generated the WebDAV password:

  • Click on the Start icon/Windows icon
  • Go into This PC
  • In the toolbar choose the option Computer
  • Click on Map Network drive
  • Type https://app.koofr.net/dav/Koofr into the text box Folder
  • If you want to use WebDAV every time you access your folders, check the Reconnect at sign-in checkbox if it’s not already checked by default
  • Check the Connect using different credentials check box
  • When Windows Security window appears, type in your Koofr username and WebDAV password that you generated previously and click on the OK button.

Now you have established a WebDAV protocol for the Koofr app on your Windows computer. In the folder structure on your computer, you will now see a new Network Drive. If you click on it, you can see the same folder structure as in the Koofr web application.

Note: If you forget the WebDAV password that you generated through Koofr WebApp, you can always generate a new one, but you'll need to replace it everywhere that you've used it.

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How to check the WebClient Properties in case of an issue?

In case you haven’t been able to connect to the Koofr app with the WebDAV protocol, check if you have the correct settings for the WebClient.

Follow the instructions:

  • Right click on My Computer/Computer/This PC and choose Manage
  • Click on Services under Services and Applications in the menu on the left
  • Find the WebClient in the list
  • Right click on it and choose Properties
  • When the WebClient Properties open, select Automatic under the Startup type, click the Start button and confirm it with a click on the OK button

How to set up the WebDAV protocol on dmacOS?

Use the Finder file manager that has a built-in WebDAV connection and gain access to your files in the Koofr app following the steps below:

  • Open your Account Settings in Koofr WebApp and select Preferences
  • Click on Password in the menu on the left
  • Scroll to the Generate new password textbox, type in the password name and click Generate
  • Be sure to remember the password, as you cannot view it later

Note: You will not be able to set up a WebDAV connection, without using an application-specific password.

When you've generated the WebDAV password:

  • Open the Finder on your computer
  • Click on the Go menu and select Connect to Server
  • In the new window enter https://app.koofr.net/dav/Koofr and click on Connect
  • Type in your Koofr username and WebDAV password that you generated previously into the new window and click on the Connect button.

Now you have established a WebDAV protocol for the Koofr app on your dmacOS computer. In the folder structure on your computer, you will now see a new Network Drive. If you click on it, you can see the same folder structure as in the Koofr web application.

Note: If you forget the WebDAV password that you generated through Koofr WebApp, you can always generate a new one, but you'll need to replace it everywhere that you've used it.

How to set up the WebDAV protocol on Linux

Note: the steps are written for the GNOME desktop environment

  • Open your Account Settings in Koofr WebApp and select Preferences
  • Click on Password in the menu on the left
  • Scroll to the Generate new password textbox, type in the password name and click Generate
  • Be sure to remember the password, as you cannot view it later

Note: You will not be able to set up a WebDAV connection, without using an application-specific password.

Nautilus file manager has a built-in WebDAV connection with which you can access your files from the Koofr app following these steps:

  • Open Nautilus file manager
  • Choose Other Locations from the menu on the left
  • Type in davs://app.koofr.net:443/dav/Koofr into Connect to Server field
  • Enter your Koofr username and and WebDAV password that you generated previously
  • Click Connect

Now you have established a WebDAV protocol for the Koofr app. In the folder structure on your computer, you will now see a new Network Drive. If you click on it, you can see the same folder structure as in the Koofr web application.

Note: If you forget the WebDAV password that you generated through Koofr WebApp, you can always generate a new one, but you'll need to replace it everywhere that you've used it.

What to do in case of a 412 error message?

In case of connectivity issues with WebDAV that result in you getting a 412 error code, please contact us through our contact form and we'll be happy to help you.