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=Using WebDAV clients= | =Using WebDAV clients= | ||
In general, you can use any WebDAV clients to "mount" a nextCloud folder to your desktop using WebDAV | In general, you can use any WebDAV clients to "mount" a nextCloud folder to your desktop using the following WebDAV URL: https://nextcloud.computecanada.ca/remote.php/webdav/ | ||
URL https://nextcloud.computecanada.ca/remote.php/webdav/ | |||
Once mounted, you can drag and drop files between the WebDAV drive and your local desktop. | Once mounted, you can drag and drop files between the WebDAV drive and your local desktop. | ||
Mac OSX: Select Go -> Connect to the Server, enter the WebDAV URL for the Server Address, and click Connect. You will be asked for your username and password to login. After authentication, you will see a WebDAV drive on your desktop. | '''Mac OSX:''' Select Go -> Connect to the Server, enter the WebDAV URL for the Server Address, and click Connect. You will be asked for your username and password to login. After authentication, you will see a WebDAV drive on your desktop. | ||
Windows: | '''Windows:''' | ||
Use "Map Network Drive ..." option, select a drive letter, then use WebDAV URL https:// | Use "Map Network Drive ..." option, select a drive letter, then use WebDAV URL https://nextcloud.computecanada.ca/remote.php/webdav/ in the Folder field. | ||
You may also consider using Cyberduck or other clients instead. Cyberduck is available for OSX and Windows. | You may also consider using Cyberduck or other clients instead. Cyberduck is available for OSX and Windows. | ||
Linux: There are many WebDAV applications available for Linux, please consult the | '''Linux:''' There are many WebDAV applications available for Linux, please consult the nextCloud user manual for recommendations. | ||
Detail: WebDAV vs Synchronization Clients | |||
==Detail: WebDAV vs Synchronization Clients== | |||
The WebDAV clients mount your ownCloud storage on your desktop. Files are not copied, e.g., when you edit a file you edit the original file on the WestGrid ownCloud system on Bugaboo. | The WebDAV clients mount your ownCloud storage on your desktop. Files are not copied, e.g., when you edit a file you edit the original file on the WestGrid ownCloud system on Bugaboo. | ||