Your web space as a local drive
Web Disk (based on the WebDAV protocol) allows you to manage your files on the server as easily as on a local hard drive or a USB stick. Instead of using an FTP program, you mount the storage space directly into your Windows Explorer or macOS Finder.
Creating an additional account
- Go to Files -> Web Disk.
- Choose a username and a strong password (use the generator).
- Specify the Directory. By default, a new folder is created for the user.
- Choose the permissions:
- Read/Write: Full access to files.
- Read-Only: Files can only be viewed and downloaded.
- Click Create.
Connecting (Client Configuration)
cPanel makes setup very easy. Click "Configure Client Access" next to the respective account. There you can:
- Select your operating system (Windows, macOS, iOS, Android).
- Download a configuration script that handles the setup for you automatically.
- View the manual connection details (server address, port 2078 for SSL).
Special Case: Digest Authentication
Using Windows? If you want to access the disk via an unencrypted connection, you must enable Digest Authentication.
Recommendation: If you have a valid SSL certificate (HTTPS) on your domain (standard at CURIAWEB), always use the encrypted connection via port 2078. In this case, Digest Authentication is usually not necessary.
Security & Restrictions
| Main Account | The default account corresponds to your cPanel login and cannot be deleted. |
| Ports | Encrypted (SSL): Port 2078 | Unencrypted: Port 2077. |
| Storage Space | Windows sometimes displays incorrect storage values because WebDAV cannot always query the server capacity exactly. |
Automatic setup failing?
Check if your local firewall is blocking port 2078 or contact CURIAWEB support for manual instructions.
