Setting Up a WebDAV Server on Windows 10

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Web Distributed Authoring and Versioning (WebDAV) is an industry-standard protocol for accessing and managing remote resources over the web. It allows users to upload, download, move, copy, delete, search, lock, unlock, and view properties of files/directories from a centralized location.

In this article, we will guide you through setting up a WebDAv server on Windows 10 using dave - The simple WebDAV Server.

Why Use a WebDAV Server?

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1. Centralized File Management: A WebDAV server provides an easy-to-use interface for managing files across multiple devices and operating systems.

2. Collaborative Work: Multiple users can access, upload, download, move, copy, delete, search, lock/unlock, and view properties of files/directories in real-time.

Prerequisites

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* Windows 10 (32-bit or 64bit)

* .NET Framework 4.5 or higher

Setting Up dave WebDAV Server on Windows 10

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1. Download the latest version of dave from 'here'(https://sourceforge.net/projects/davdampfs2go/).

2. Extract the downloaded file (e.g., `dave-0.9.3.exe`).

### Step-by-Step Setup

#### 1. Run the Installer and Follow Instructions

Double-click on `setup.exe`. The setup wizard will guide you through a straightforward installation process.

#### 2. Configure dave WebDAV Server

After successful installation, navigate to Start > All Programs > dave > dave webdav server (64bit) or simply type 'dave' in the Run dialog box and select 'dave WebDAV Server'.

#### 3. Define a New Share

1. Click on the green plus (+) button at the bottom left corner of the main window.

2. In the new pop-up, enter:

- Share name: Choose an easy-to-remember share name (e.g., 'MyWebDav').

- Root directory: Select or browse to the desired root folder for your WebDAV shares.

#### 4. Configure Share Options

1. Click on the gear icon next to each newly created share.

2. Under Authentication:

- Choose either None, Basic Auth (password), or NTLM/Windows auth`.

3. You can also enable/disable Force encryption (SSL/TLS)` and set a custom `Port` if required.

#### 5. Start the WebDAV Server

Click on the green play button at the bottom left corner of the main window to start dave WebDAv server. Your new share will now be accessible via http://localhost:portnumber/your-share-name/

Accessing and Configuring WebDav Client

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To connect your device or another computer running a supported operating system (Windows, Linux, OSX) to this newly created WebDAV share:

1. Open File Explorer on Windows.

2. In the left-hand navigation pane, click Network.

If you're prompted for credentials:

- For Basic Auth: Enter username as `davuser` and password as `yourpassword`.

- For NTLM/Windows auth: Use your active directory or local machine credentials.

You should now be able to access and manage files/directories within the shared location using standard file system operations.

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