Questions tagged [webdav]
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how to mount distant webdav resource from command line?
I'm on macos ventura 13.4, Intel processor.
I can use https://[email protected]/webdav/somelogin using the Finder "Connect to server" menu. (or ⌘-K). No problem at all.
Now, I'm a ...
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Make Spotlight to index WebDAV network drive?
I have a network drive, which I mount to Finder using WebDAV protocol. Even though it works with no problems, Spotlight can't index it.
However, when I mount this disk using SMB3, it does get indexed.
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Why is webdavfs_agent consuming 100% of CPU?
I'm getting very high CPU usage whenever I access a WebDAV shared drive (in Mac OS Big Sur v11.1, running on a 2019 MacBookPro 16").
My employer uses a WebDAV server for shared files, and I ...
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Webdav credentials OS X where
I can automatically login to webdav server but have forgotten user/password.
Where on OS X High Sierra are these credentials stored so I can access and store them elsewhere?
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Remote WebDAV hard disk loses connection when copying thereto
From my 2018 MacBook Pro I connect to a remote hard disk (located in other town) via WebDAV HTTPS protocol. The remote hard disk is Synology RackStation 2414RP+. Whenever I try to copy files larger ...
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Network drive connected via ForkLift not accessible via Finder nor Terminal
When I connect to a WebDAV network drive via ForkLift (using CMD+K shorcut), I only see that drive in ForkLift, I cannot access it via Finder nor Terminal. Why is that and how can I access it with ...
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App or method to automatically sync photos to webdav server (FileRun)
I'm looking for a way to automatically sync my photos to a self hosted webdav instance (in particular a FileRun instance, which is dav compatible).
I'd ideally not have to do anything, other than take ...
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How to set up macOS High Sierra "wfsctl" WebDAV to use with an application that uses basic authentication?
How does one go about setting up a macOS High Sierra wfsctl WebDAV server to use with application such as Password Wallet? Does any one have a good set of notes for setting up a wfsctl server?
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How to unregister "httpd" after "wfsctl stop"?
How does one properly unregister httpd from launching at reboot following a sudo wfsctl start and subsequent sudo wfsctl stop?
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wfsctl is a "WebDAV File Sharing control utility" ...
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How to access WebDAV shared folder on Mac OS X Server
Mac OS X Server supports WebDAV and allows iPhones/iPads to connect, store and retrieve files.
While Mac OS X can access WebDAV servers from the Finder using "Connect to Server" (Command+K) ...
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Device Emulation for testing
We have a web design agency and we're wanting to test development on an ipad air 2, we have a couple of ipads that we often test our builds on but of course new devices are being regularly being ...
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Executing files directly from read/write WebDAV server
I’m using the Finder’s built-in Connect to Server... feature and use it for connecting to a read/write WebDAV server. Everything is working except executing files hosted on the server. I tried ...
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A Vexing Login Problem with WebDAV
The issue I'm having is that I manage three Mac Mini servers. Two are for work, one is for me. I can log into our main work server and my personal box using WebDAV, however, the second work server ...
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File Access over https safe
I have a mac mini server at home that has a USB 3.0 storage device attached where I store all my files. Anything from iTunes, iPhoto, documents, etc.
I want to know how safe it is by creating a VPN ...
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What is the meaning of 'no acceptable variant' ERROR message?
I have a Mac mini Server with Mac OS X Server 10.6.8 (Snow Leopard), where I run a WebDAV Server for syncing my OmniFocus (Mac <> iPad). But I don't use the Web-Server itself (only WebDAV).
When I ...
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Errors publishing from Calendar app to WebDAV Share on same machine
I am currently attempting to publish a calendar in OS X 10.8. The calendar is a local "On My Mac" calendar residing within iCal/Calendar on the Mac. The same Mac has Server app installed. I have ...
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Office Mac - Open WebDAV URL as a command line paramater
On Windows (and even with OpenOffice), you simply do something like:
WINWORD.EXE http://www.webdavserver.com/some/file.docx
and Word will open it off the server and allow you to edit it.
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What's the best way to edit Microsoft Word documents on iPad?
I'm on the road and have the need to update my CV which is a Microsoft Word document. My CV is accessible via WebDav but I've also got it stored on the iPad using the Synology DS File app.
What is ...
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Where have the folders from public.me.com been moved to?
Has the content that people made publicly accessible at http://public.me.com/ been moved somewhere, so that it can be accessed from the web?
Can the content still be accessed with WebDAV as before?
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Could iCloud be replaced by a personal WebDAV server?
I like to run all my own data services (for security and confidentiality).
I'm wondering whether anyone has tried to replace iCloud with a personal server.
I presume that a combination of server side ...
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With WebDAV provided by Microsoft SharePoint, how can users of OS X minimise risks of corruption and multiuser overwrites?
There are various OS X approaches to using the WebDAV service provided by Microsoft SharePoint.
Integrity of data
Answers to this question focus on integrity:
when a file is used by a single user
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Dropbox-like client for Macs to access existing FTP/WebDAV/CMIS storage
We have many users on Macs that access their files on one big non-Mac server that supports FTP/WebDAV/CMIS.
PROBLEM: They can not use their files while not connected to the Internet.
QUESTION: Is ...
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Lion Server WebDAV not working
I setup a new lion server, with fully functional dns. Forward and reverse work without issue. I have a forward DNS entry for the server externally. OD is running, and there's 5 network users. Also, ...
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Built-in WebDAV client able to connect via HTTPS with client certificate?
Using Mac OS 10.6.8, I'm trying to connect via HTTPS to a WebDAV server that requires client certificates. Without luck so far. The certificate is stored in the keychain.
Is this possible with the ...
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Is it possible to mount SharePoint as a volume in 10.6?
Background
My office uses:
Microsoft SharePoint to store and version our documents
Microsoft Office, with Microsoft Document Connection to connect to the SharePoint site.
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Can Finder ...
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