Mount folder.computer as a Drive
Access your files through your operating system's file manager using WebDAV.
Windows
- Open File Explorer
- Right-click on This PC → Map network drive
- Click "Connect to a Web site that you can use to store your documents and pictures"
- Click Next, then Choose a custom network location
- Enter:
https://folder.computer/your-username
- Enter your username and password when prompted
Note: Replace your-username with your actual folder.computer username
macOS
- Open Finder
- Press ⌘ + K (or Go → Connect to Server)
- Enter:
https://folder.computer/your-username
- Click Connect
- Enter your username and password
- Your folder will appear in Finder sidebar under Locations
Linux (Ubuntu/GNOME)
- Open Files (Nautilus)
- Click + Other Locations in the sidebar
- At the bottom, enter:
davs://folder.computer/your-username
- Press Connect
- Enter your username and password
Command Line (davfs2)
sudo apt install davfs2
sudo mkdir /mnt/folder.computer
sudo mount -t davfs https://folder.computer/your-username /mnt/folder.computer
What You Can Do
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Create, rename, and delete files and folders
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Drag and drop files from your desktop
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Edit files directly (they save automatically)
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Download entire folders
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Move and copy files between folders
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Access from anywhere with internet
Troubleshooting
- Connection fails: Make sure you're using
https:// (not http://)
- Authentication error: Double-check your username and password
- Windows "folder is invalid": Try adding the site to Internet Options → Security → Trusted Sites first
- macOS won't connect: Try
http:// if https doesn't work (less secure)