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Connect to Web Disk Using Third‑Party WebDAV Software

This article explains how to connect to cPanel’s Web Disk feature using third‑party WebDAV applications such as Transmit, BitKinex, Konqueror, Nautilus, and Windows systems. It also covers how to use configuration scripts from the Web Disk interface and how to manually connect on different operating systems.

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~3 min read • Updated Feb 20, 2026

1. Overview of Web Disk Connections


You can connect to the Web Disk feature using third‑party applications that support the WebDAV protocol. Popular tools include Transmit™, BitKinex, Konqueror, and Nautilus. These applications allow you to manage your server files remotely through a secure WebDAV connection.


2. Connect to Web Disk Using a Configuration Script


The Web Disk interface in cPanel provides configuration scripts for various operating systems and applications. Availability depends on your server’s cPanel & WHM version.


Steps:


  • Navigate to cPanel » Home » Files » Web Disk.
  • Click Configure Client Access for the desired account.
  • Select the preferred connection type.
  • Click Download Configuration Script.
  • If needed, unzip the downloaded .zip file.
  • Locate the file named hostname Secure WebDisk (hostname = your server’s hostname).
  • Open and run the file to configure Web Disk automatically.

3. Manual Connection to Web Disk


Important:


To view your Web Disk configuration details, go to cPanel » Home » Files » Web Disk and click Configure Client Access for the desired account.


Additional Web Disk accounts must include the domain in the username (for example, [email protected]). The main Web Disk account does not require the domain.


4. Connect on Apple Operating Systems


To connect on macOS systems, follow these steps:


  • Open Finder.
  • From the Go menu, select Connect to Server.
  • Enter the Web Disk URL (for example, https://example.com:2078).
  • Click Connect.
  • Enter your Web Disk username and password.
  • Click Connect again.

5. Connect Using BitKinex


  • Open BitKinex.
  • Select Http/WebDAV from the menu.
  • Enter your Web Disk login details in the Server window.
  • Your new connection will appear in the BitKinex list.
  • Double‑click the site name to open your Web Disk.

For more details, visit the BitKinex website.


6. Connect Using Konqueror


  • Open Konqueror.
  • Paste the following URL into the address bar:
    WebDAVs://example.com:2078
  • To save the location, click Bookmarks → Add Bookmark.

7. Connect Using Nautilus


  • Open Nautilus.
  • If the address bar is hidden, click Go → Location.
  • Paste the following URL:
    davs://example.com:2078
  • To save the location, click Bookmarks → Add Bookmark.

8. Connect Using Transmit™


  • Open Transmit.
  • Click WebDAV.
  • Enter your Web Disk login information.
  • Click Connect to open the Web Disk folder.

Note: Use the Mount as Disk option to access Web Disk directly from Finder.


9. Connect on Windows Operating Systems


  • In your browser, go to https://example.com:2078.
  • Open My Network Places from the Start menu.
  • Depending on your Windows version:
    • Other versions — Click the domain icon that matches your Web Disk account.
    • Windows XP — Click Add a network place, then follow the prompts.

Important Notes for Windows:


  • Windows XP, Vista, and 2003 may fail to connect due to missing patches that Microsoft no longer provides.
  • Windows 7 may show incorrect disk space because WebDAV cannot query server disk capacity.

Conclusion


Connecting to Web Disk through third‑party WebDAV software provides flexible access to your server files across multiple platforms. Whether you use macOS, Windows, or Linux applications like Konqueror or Nautilus, the setup process is straightforward and supported through both configuration scripts and manual connection methods.


Written & researched by Dr. Shahin Siami

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