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Setup FileBrowser Pro for Macs WebDAV Server on macOS

WebDAV Client on Mac with FileBrowser Pro

Use FileBrowser Pro on your Mac as a WebDAV client to connect to WebDAV servers from iOS devices, other computers, or network storage, and browse, open, and manage files directly in the app.

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.
FileBrowser Pro for Mac WebDAV server settings panel showing username, password, and locations to share with other devices

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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FileBrowser Pro for Mac WebDAV client showing the connection screen to enter server URL and login credentials
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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FileBrowser Pro for Mac showing macOS Finder connected to an iPad via WebDAV server
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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Windows File Explorer connecting to FileBrowser Pro for Mac WebDAV server using server URL and login credentials
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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FileBrowser Pro for Mac WebDAV client on iPad/iPhone selecting a device from the list and entering credentials to connect