Setup FileBrowser Pro for Macs WebDAV Server on macOS

FileBrowser Pro for Mac's WebDAV Server

When you start the FileBrowser Pro for Mac WebDAV server on your mac, other iOS devices and Macs/PCs can connect to and browse remote locations you have enabled for sharing via the settings in FileBrowser Pro for Mac.

Start the WebDAV Server

To start the WebDAV server on your Mac:

  • From FileBrowser Pro for Mac's home screen click the cog icon
  • Select "WebDAV Server"
  • Set a user name and password for the server here
  • Turn on the FileBrowser Pro for Mac locations you want to share via WebDAV using the toggle buttons
  • Click the "Start Server" button.
Start a WebDAV server

Connect to your WebDAV Server

Connect to your WebDAV server from another device. The formats you have to enter these vary from device to device. Select what you are connecting from below to see the steps:

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Connect to your WebDAV Server

Connect to WebDAV from macOS

Connect to FileBrowser Pro for Mac WebDAV Server From macOS

  1. Switch to finder and click "Go" in the top toolbar
  2. Select "Connect to Server"
  3. Enter the Mac url that was displayed in FileBrowser Pro for Mac here. It will be something like "http://192.168.1.12:20002/" and click "Connect"
  4. Enter the username and password you set on your device earlier and click "Connect"

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Use macOSs built-in WebDAV client to connect to your iPad via WebDAV

Connect to WebDAV from Windows

Connect to FileBrowser Pro for Mac WebDAV Server From Windows

  1. Open Windows File Explorer
  2. Enter the url that was displayed in FileBrowser Pro for Mac into the top bar. It will be something like "\\192.168.1.12@20002\DavWWWRoot".
  3. Enter your username and password you set on your device earlier and click "Connect"

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Connect to your iPad via Windows built-in WebDAV client

Connect to WebDAV from iOS

Connect to FileBrowser Pro for Mac WebDAV Server From Another iPad/iPhone

  1. Open FileBrowser Pro for Mac and click the "Add Location" button.
  2. Select "iPad/iPhone" in the connection wizard, this will open FileBrowser Pro for Mac's WebDAV client.
  3. Click "Scan Now" and select your device from the list
  4. Enter the username and password you set earlier and click "Save"
  5. This will auto-connect the first time and ask for your password again. Enter it and click "Connect" and that's it

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Use FileBrowser Pro for Macs built-in WebDAV client to connect to your WebDAV server