Access via WebDAV

What is WebDAV?

WebDAV is an interface that allows you to access unencrypted directories. It offers you an easy way to access your cloud data as if you were working with local files. For example, you can open and edit files directly in your operating system via the file explorer without having to use the web interface. However, there are a few important points to consider, especially if two-factor authentication (2FA) is enabled in your luckycloud account.

WebDAV does not follow the zero-knowledge approach but is sufficiently secured in terms of security through the HTTPS protocol.

For true end-to-end encrypted synchronization, we recommend using our sync client.

Enabling WebDAV

If you want to use WebDAV but have 2FA enabled, it is necessary to set up separate authentication for WebDAV. This means that 2FA is not automatically applied to WebDAV connections. Instead, you create a separate password just for using WebDAV.

To enable WebDAV and set your own password, follow these steps:

1. Log in to your luckycloud account.
2. Click on the gear icon in your luckycloud product tile to access the settings.
3. Navigate to the WebDAV tab.
4. Enable WebDAV and set a password that only applies to the WebDAV connection. This password is independent of your regular luckycloud password and should be as secure and complex as possible.

Security Aspects

The separate WebDAV password provides additional protection for your files. Although WebDAV is not directly protected by two-factor authentication, you can minimize the attack surface for potential cybercriminals by using a unique, strong password. It is important to know that this password only works for WebDAV and not for general access to your luckycloud account.

By using this feature, you benefit from a flexible and secure way to manage your cloud files.

How do I use WebDAV?

1. Download a suitable WebDAV app.
2. Enter the following information:

Note: With WebDAV, you can only access unencrypted directories. Please use the Sync Client, Drive Client, the Web Interface, or the Mobile App for encrypted directories.

How do I directly access specific directories, folders, files?

You simply need to complete the corresponding path specification. Here is an example:

Suppose you have a directory "Test Directory" containing a folder "Test Folder" and a file "Test File," then the path must look like this:

• One/Teams: https://sync.luckycloud.de/luckydav/Test Directory/Test Folder/Test File
  
• Business: https://storage.luckycloud.de/luckydav/Test Directory/Test Folder/Test File
  

  Important: Please note the case sensitivity when specifying the path!

WebDAV on Android Devices with the "Total Commander" App

Total Commander allows you to conveniently integrate and edit directories from your luckycloud on an Android device.

To use the app, you must:

1. Download "Total Commander" from the Play Store.
2. Additionally, install "WebDAV plugin-Total Commander" from the Play Store.
3. Create an unencrypted directory in your luckycloud web view.
4. In Total Commander, go to WebDAV (WEB folder) and then click on NEW SERVER -> name (e.g., "luckycloud").
5. Then connect the Total Commander app with luckycloud as described under "How do I use WebDAV?"

Important Note: Encrypted directories cannot be viewed or integrated via the WebDAV interface.