Web Disk in cPanel allows you to manage your website files as if they were stored locally on your computer. It acts like a network drive, enabling easy drag-and-drop file management. Here’s how to access and configure Web Disk.
Step 1: Log in to cPanel
- Open your browser and navigate to your cPanel login page (e.g.,
https://yourdomain.com:2083). - Enter your username and password, then click Log in.
Step 2: Access the Web Disk Tool
- In the Files section of the cPanel dashboard, click Web Disk.
Step 3: Configure Web Disk Access
- In the Web Disk interface, you can:
- Use the default Web Disk account tied to your cPanel username.
- Create a new Web Disk account (if required for specific directories or users).
- Scroll down to the Access Web Disk section for setup instructions.
Step 4: Set Up Web Disk on Your Device
cPanel provides configuration instructions for various operating systems:
For Windows
- Under the Access Web Disk section, select Windows as your operating system.
- Download the Web Disk configuration script provided by cPanel.
- Run the downloaded script and follow the on-screen prompts to add the Web Disk to your Windows system.
- If prompted, enter your Web Disk username and password.
For macOS
- Select macOS under the operating system options.
- Open Finder and click Go > Connect to Server from the top menu.
- Enter the Web Disk URL (e.g.,
https://yourdomain.com:2078) in the Server Address field. - Click Connect and enter your Web Disk username and password when prompted.
For Linux
- Select Linux under the operating system options.
- Use a file manager like Nautilus or Dolphin to connect to the Web Disk server.
- Enter the Web Disk URL (e.g.,
dav://yourdomain.com:2077for non-SSL ordavs://yourdomain.com:2078for SSL). - Provide your Web Disk credentials when prompted.
Step 5: Test the Connection
- After setting up the Web Disk on your device, open the network drive in your file manager.
- Verify that you can view, upload, download, and manage files within the Web Disk directory.
Optional: Enable Digest Authentication
If you’re using an older operating system or have trouble connecting, enable Digest Authentication in the Web Disk settings:
- Go to the Web Disk page in cPanel.
- Check the Enable Digest Authentication option and save the settings.
Tips for Using Web Disk
- SSL Access: Use the secure (SSL) URL for added security (e.g.,
https://yourdomain.com:2078). - Permissions: Ensure your Web Disk account has the necessary read/write permissions for the desired directories.
- File Management: Use Web Disk for easy drag-and-drop file management, similar to a local folder.
By following these steps, you can easily access and configure cPanel Web Disk to manage your website files efficiently from your computer.
