Accepts the incorrect domain name added by Microsoft WebDAV clients when authenticating.Supports Digest and Basic authentication, thus making it work with clients that support only Digest or Basic.Can mount databases, thus making it possible to view a database as a network drive.
No software needs to be installed on the client computer, and one can simply map/mount a drive from one of these operating systems to the WebDAV server.
WebDAV clients are native to Windows, Mac OS X, Linux, etc. The file server uses WebDAV which is a set of extensions to the HTTP(S) protocol that allows a web server to appear as a standard network drive. The Barracuda Web Server's WebDAV plugin is secure file sharing software that lets users easily access files on the server from any type of client computer such as from a PC, iPhone, Android, Linux, etc.
When connected to the server, you can do anything with the contents of the folder, such as moving, copying, renaming, downloading and uploading files and folders.Īll in all, WebDAVNav Server is a simple self-explanatory solution to starting basic WebDAV servers on your Mac. The simple way around this is to select the “Go” menu and then choose “Go to Server”, after which you can enter the address, the login credentials and voila.Īdditionally, the authentication settings provide another layer of security to your server and blocks users who do not know the username and password. Moreover, you can optionally select a different port (the default being 8080) and authentication credentials (username and password) if you prefer.įurthermore, after the server is “On”, you can connect to it using the address displayed in the center via any standard WebDAV client, including the Finder. Using WebDAVNav Server is an effortless procedure, as you only need to select the folder to share and then click the “Start” button. WebDAVNav Server is a free and simple to use desktop application for macOS that allows you to start a basic WebDAV server for sharing files with other computers in your network and with iOS devices in the nearby area.