WebDAV Setup
Introduction to WebDAV
WebDAV (Web-based Distributed Authoring and Versioning) allows you to upload and download large files (over 200 MB), multiple files, or folders of files to your site more easily.
Saving files directly to WebDAV (i.e., from within an application, such as Word, Excel, or Internet Explorer) does not work reliably. For best results, save the file to your computer first, and then upload it to your site.
Note: Filenames that include certain characters cannot be accepted. For a list of unsupported characters, see unsupported characters.
Windows 8.x
To set up a WebDAV connection in Windows 8.x:
1. Using the Search interface in tile mode, locate and select the Computer tile.
2. In the quick menu at the top of the screen, click Map Network Drive.
3. In the “Folder” field, enter a URL that points to your SedonaOffice VM Server.
- To connect to a site’s Resources, enter the following URL, replacing ‘companyname’ and ‘port’ with your assigned information: http://files.companyname.sedonaasp.com:port
4. Select the Connect using different credentials box, and then click Finish.
5. When prompted, enter your credentials (companyname.username@SedonaASP.com)
You should now be able to drag files and folders between your computer and the site to which you just connected.
Windows 7
To connect to WebDAV in Windows 7, first turn on the WebClient service, and then create the WebDAV connection.
Enabling the WebClient service
1. From the Start menu, choose Control Panel, then System and Security, then Administrative Tools, and then Services.
2. Scroll down to WebClient, set the service to Automatic, and then click Apply.
3. If the service is not already running, click Start.
4. Click OK to close the Control Panel.
Creating a WebDAV connection
1. From the Start menu, right-click Computer, and select Map network drive….
2. Enter a URL that points to your SedonaOffice VM Server.
- To connect to a site’s Resources, enter the following URL, replacing ‘companyname’ and ‘port’ with your assigned information: http://files.companyname.sedonaasp.com:port
3. A new network location will appear. Double-click the item to open it.
4 .When prompted, enter your credentials (companyname.username@SedonaASP.com).
You should now be able to drag and drop files and folders between your computer and the site to which you just connected. To delete an item, right-click it and select Delete.
If you have difficulty dragging and dropping, right-click the file or folder you want to copy, and choose Copy. Then right-click the directory you want to put it in, and choose Paste.
You may need to refresh your browser for the file to appear in your directory.
Windows Vista
Note: Connecting to your site using WebDAV on a computer running Windows Vista does not work reliably. However, Microsoft has a software update available that may help correct connection problems for some users. For information about the update and how to download it, see Microsoft Help and Support article 907306.
To add a shortcut to your Windows Vista computer that allows you to upload and access files using WebDAV:
1. From the Start menu, right-click Computer and select Map Network Drive….
2. In the “Map Network Drive” window, click Connect to a Website that you can use to store your documents and pictures, and then click Next.
3. Click Choose a custom network location, and then click Next.
4. In the “Internet or network address” field, enter a URL that points your SedonaOffice VM Server.
- To connect to a site’s Resources, enter the following URL, replacing ‘companyname’ and ‘port’ with your assigned information: http://files.companyname.sedonaasp.com:port
5. When prompted, enter your login credentials (companyname.username@SedonaASP.com).
6. Give the folder a name that you will remember later, such as the name of the associated site.
You should now be able to drag and drop files and folders between your computer and the sites to which you just connected. To open a folder, right-click it and choose Explore or Open. To delete an item, right-click it and selectDelete.
If you have difficulty dragging and dropping, right-click the file or folder you want to copy, and choose Copy. Then right-click the directory you want to put it in, and choose Paste.
You may need to refresh your browser for the file to appear in your directory.
