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2.11. Setting Up WebDAV on Windows 10

In this article, you will learn how to set up a network drive on Windows 8 and Windows 10 using WebDAV.

WebDAV is a communication protocol with which you can easily copy data that is on your webspace to your PC or vice versa.

You can also use a WebDAV network drive in Windows like a normal hard drive.

To set up a WebDAV network drive under Windows 8 or Windows 10, you will have to edit the Windows registry.

Performing changes to the Windows registry is done at your own risk.

To set up a network drive under Windows 8 or Windows 10 using WebDAV, simply follow these steps:

You have logged in to Windows 8 or Windows 10 as an administrator.

To adjust the Windows registry:

Windows 8: Press the Windows key + R. Then, in the Run window, type regedit and click OK.

Windows 10: In the search box located on the Windows 10 taskbar, type regedit and click the Registry Editor in the results.
In the Registry Editor, locate the following registry subkey: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\WebClient\Parameters.
Double-click the BasicAuthLevel entry.
Check the value specified in the Value data field and change it to 2 if necessary.
Click OK.
Restart your computer.

Open the Windows Explorer.
Windows 8: Click Add Network Location at the top of the menu bar on the Computer tab.

Windows 10: Right-click Network on the left menu bar. Then click Map network drive...
Select the desired drive label (letter).
Click the link Connect to a Web site that you can use to store your documents and pictures, and the Add a network address window opens.
Click Next.
Click Choose a custom network location.
Click Next and the Add Network Location window will open.
In the Internet or network address field, enter your domain in the following format:

For Windows web hosting packages: http://yourdomain.com:80

For Linux web hosting packages:http://yourdomain.com:81

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