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WebDAV

Sync-in natively implements the WebDAV protocol, enabling file access from native file explorers and any compatible client
(Windows Explorer, macOS Finder, mobile apps, or sync tools).

This integration provides a seamless remote access experience, fully integrated into the user's local environment,
while respecting the access rights and controls defined within Sync-in.

Use Cases​

  • 📂 Access your files as if they were on a network drive, directly from your system’s file explorer.
  • 📝 Open and save documents directly from your usual office applications, with no intermediate steps.
  • 🔁 Automate your local workflows by integrating the platform into your business tools.
  • 📱 Use compatible mobile apps, by connecting your space via a secure WebDAV URL.

Access Requirements​

WebDAV access is available to:

  • Users with the WebDAV permission
  • Guest accounts

To connect:

  • WebDAV URL: Available from the User Account page, in the format https://domain.com/webdav
  • Credentials: Use the same credentials as your Sync-in account
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Access via WebDAV strictly follows the permissions defined in the platform (read, write, delete, share, etc.).

Organization​

The WebDAV access structure mirrors that of the web interface:

  • Personal: Personal space
  • Spaces: Collaborative spaces
  • Shares: Shared with me
  • Trash: Trash bin
Structure
note

Root folder names are in English; translation may be introduced in a future version.

Features​

WebDAV provides access to many features of the Files application (depending on the client's capabilities):

  • 📁 Browse all available locations (personal, spaces, shares, trash)
  • 🔍 Local search (if supported by the client)
  • 🔒 Permission enforcement: actions allowed via the web interface are mirrored in WebDAV
  • 📊 Quota enforcement based on the file’s original location
  • 🔐 File locking: handles concurrent editing across WebDAV, the web interface, and the sync module
  • 📊 Full activity logging: all WebDAV actions are tracked like those from the web interface
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WebDAV access is limited to file operations. Advanced features (comments, sharing, etc.) are only available via the web interface.

Compatibility​

  • 💻 Native file explorers: Windows, macOS, Linux (Nautilus)
  • 📦 WebDAV clients: Cyberduck, Mountain Duck, rclone, etc.
  • 🔐 Authentication protocol: Basic

Connection Examples​

🔷 Windows​

  1. Open File Explorer
  2. Right-click on This PC → Add a network location
  3. Enter the WebDAV URL: https://<your-domain>/webdav
  4. Enter your Sync-in credentials

Make sure the WebClient service is enabled in Windows.

⚠️ Windows requires the use of the HTTPS protocol with Basic authentication.

🍎 macOS​

  1. From Finder, go to Go > Connect to Server
  2. Enter the WebDAV URL: https://<your-domain>/webdav
  3. Click Connect and provide your credentials

🐧 Linux (Nautilus)​

  1. Open a folder
  2. Menu File > Connect to Server
  3. Address: davs://<your-domain>/webdav
  4. Authenticate using your credentials

🟡 Cyberduck (Windows/macOS)​

  1. Click New Connection
  2. Choose WebDAV (HTTPS)
  3. Enter the URL, username, and password
  4. Save the connection

📱 WebDAV Navigator (Android/iPhone)​

  1. Tap ➕
  2. Enter the URL, username, and password
  3. Save the connection

🧰 rclone (Linux/macOS/Windows)​

  1. Setup:
rclone config
  1. Create a new connection:
  • Type: webdav
  • URL: https://<your-domain>/webdav
  • Authentication: basic
  1. Use
rclone ls remote