Webdisk (also known as WebDAV) allows you to manage and access your website files on a cPanel server as if they were on your local computer. This guide will walk you through the steps to set up and use Webdisk effectively.
1. Setting Up Webdisk in cPanel
Step 1: Log in to cPanel
1. Go to your cPanel login page (usually `yourdomain.com/cpanel`).
2. Enter your username and password to log in.
Step 2: Find Webdisk
1. In the cPanel dashboard, scroll down to the Files section.
2. Click on the Web Disk icon.
Step 3: Create a Webdisk Account
1. If you don’t have a Webdisk account, you can create one.
– Username: Enter a username for the Webdisk account.
– Password: Enter a strong password and confirm it.
– Directory: Choose the directory you want to access with Webdisk. By default, it will be set to your home directory.
– Permissions: Set the permissions (Read-Write or Read-Only).
2. Click Create.
Step 4: Download Configuration Script
1. After creating the Webdisk account, you will see options to download configuration scripts for different operating systems (Windows, macOS, Linux).
2. Download the appropriate script for your operating system.
2. Connecting to Webdisk on Different Operating Systems
Windows
1. Run Configuration Script:
– Locate and run the configuration script you downloaded.
– Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup.
2. Manual Setup:
– Open File Explorer.
– Click on This PC.
– Click on the Computer tab, then Map Network Drive.
– Select a drive letter (e.g., Z:).
– In the Folder field, enter your Webdisk URL: `https://yourdomain.com:2078`.
– Click Finish.
– Enter your Webdisk username and password when prompted.
macOS
1. Run Configuration Script:
– Locate and run the configuration script you downloaded.
– Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup.
2. Manual Setup:
– Open Finder.
– Click Go in the menu bar, then Connect to Server.
– In the Server Address field, enter your Webdisk URL: `https://yourdomain.com:2078`.
– Click Connect.
– Enter your Webdisk username and password when prompted.
Linux
1. Manual Setup:
– Open a terminal.
– Install a WebDAV client if you don’t already have one (e.g., `davfs2`).
– Create a mount point for Webdisk.
– Mount the Webdisk directory.
– Enter your Webdisk username and password when prompted.
3. Using Webdisk
Once connected, you can access your Webdisk as if it were a local drive:
– Copy and Paste Files: You can copy files from your computer to the Webdisk directory and vice versa.
– Edit Files: You can open and edit files directly in the Webdisk directory using your preferred applications.
– Organize Files: Create, delete, and manage folders within the Webdisk directory.
4. Managing Webdisk in cPanel
Modifying Webdisk Accounts
1. Go to the Web Disk section in cPanel.
2. You will see a list of existing Webdisk accounts.
3. You can change passwords, delete accounts, or change directory permissions for each account.
Accessing Webdisk Logs
1. To view logs related to Webdisk activities, navigate to the Metrics section in cPanel.
2. Click on Raw Access or Errors to see relevant logs.
Using Webdisk in cPanel is a convenient way to manage your website files remotely. By following the steps outlined above, you can set up and use Webdisk on different operating systems, enabling seamless access and management of your website files. If you encounter any issues, refer to the cPanel documentation or contact your hosting provider for assistance.