WebDAV File Manager for Windows, Nextcloud, and ownCloud

WebDAV paths and app passwords are easy to misplace

WebDAV can connect many self-hosted and collaboration systems, but setup details differ: base URLs, custom DAV paths, app passwords, HTTPS requirements, and permission quirks.

Make WebDAV a first-class CloudPairs source

CloudPairs supports WebDAV server URLs, usernames, passwords or app passwords, optional custom DAV paths, and common Nextcloud/ownCloud-style workflows.

Features

Why CloudPairs for WebDAV

WebDAV in either pane

Open WebDAV beside a local folder or another supported connection, then compare paths before moving files.

Queue-based transfers

Uploads, downloads, folders, and cross-pane copies run through a visible queue with progress, speed, retry, and failure states.

Bulk file operations

Use multi-select, drag and drop, context menus, rename, delete, refresh, new folder, and copy-to-opposite-pane actions where the provider supports them.

Automation-ready

Create scheduled sync tasks with interval, daily, or cron timing, conflict rules, file filters, run history, and retry controls.

Usage visibility

Review transfer history in the audit log and monitor CPU, RAM, network I/O, and transfer activity from the performance dashboard.

Local credential storage

Secrets are stored through the operating system credential store where supported; provider credentials are not needed by the public website to run desktop transfers.

Related docs

Plan the WebDAV workflow

Setup guide Connect WebDAV

Follow the provider-specific connection steps and prerequisites.

A-to-Z docs Feature documentation

Review the CloudPairs docs hub for providers, transfers, automation, and settings.

Feature guide Dual-pane explorer

See how this workflow connects with the broader CloudPairs feature set.

Feature guide Transfer queue

See how this workflow connects with the broader CloudPairs feature set.

Feature guide Security model

See how this workflow connects with the broader CloudPairs feature set.

Use cases

Who uses CloudPairs with WebDAV

Nextcloud file operations

Copy selected folders from Nextcloud into local storage, S3, R2, or SFTP.

Team document exchange

Move files between WebDAV and OneDrive, Dropbox, pCloud, or Synology.

Self-hosted backup

Schedule WebDAV exports to local folders or object storage with run history.

Security

Security notes for WebDAV

Use HTTPS WebDAV

Prefer HTTPS URLs and avoid sending credentials over unencrypted DAV endpoints.

App passwords

Use provider-generated app passwords where possible instead of your main account password.

Server permissions

CloudPairs respects permissions configured on the WebDAV server.

Preview

Dual-pane WebDAV browsing

Setup

How to connect WebDAV

Five steps to your first transfer. Full guide in our docs.

Collect the WebDAV base URL and, if needed, the custom DAV path.

Create an app password if your provider recommends it.

Choose Add Cloud Drive, then WebDAV.

Enter server URL, username, password or app password, and optional path.

Test, save, and browse WebDAV in a CloudPairs pane.

Read the full WebDAV connection guide →

Common WebDAV fixes

404 or wrong folder

Check whether your provider needs a custom DAV path beyond the base domain.

401 unauthorized

Confirm username, app password, and whether two-factor accounts require app-specific credentials.

Uploads fail

Verify server quota, file-size limits, locked files, and WebDAV write permissions.

Compare

CloudPairs vs alternatives

Alternative	Limitation
Browser dashboards	Good for account administration, but slow for side-by-side file comparison and repeated transfer work.
Command-line tools	Powerful for scripted jobs, but harder to audit visually and less approachable for everyday file operations.
Single-provider sync apps	Useful for mirroring one account, but not designed for selective transfers across several providers.

FAQ

WebDAV questions

Yes, through the WebDAV provider when the correct DAV URL and credentials are supplied.

Yes. Open WebDAV in one pane and S3, R2, or another provider in the other pane.

Yes, when your WebDAV provider supports app passwords, they are usually safer and easier to revoke.

No. Sharing, ACLs, and server policy remain managed by your WebDAV provider.

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WebDAV file manager
for Nextcloud, ownCloud, and custom DAV

WebDAV paths and app passwords are easy to misplace

Make WebDAV a first-class CloudPairs source