How to Connect Documents and Media to a Local File System Using a WebDAV URL

Issue

• Steps to connect the WebDAV URL with your local machine's file system.

Environment

• DXP 7.4 and above
• DXP 2023.Q4.0 and above

Resolution

• For Fedora and Linux Machines (Before 2023.Q4.0):
  1. Navigate to Documents and Media.
  2. Click the ⋮ (Options) icon in the top-right corner > select Access from Desktop.
  3. Copy the displayed WebDAV URL and replace http with dav.
     Example:
     http://localhost:8080/webdav/guest/document_library → dav://localhost:8080/webdav/guest/document_library
  4. Open your desktop file system and paste the modified URL into the file path or search bar. (For Linux: Navigate to File> Other Location> where "Connect to Server" is available, paste the URL here.)
  5. Press Enter/Connect, a login prompt will appear. Enter your portal login credentials:
     • Example: 
       • Username: [e-mail]
       • Password: test

Now manage all files and folders in Documents and Media directly from your desktop file system.

• For Windows Machines
  1. Navigate to Documents and Media.
  2. Click the ⋮ (Options) icon > select Access from Desktop.
  3. Copy the displayed WebDAV URL.
     Example: http://localhost:8080/webdav/guest/document_library
  4. Open File Explorer > select Map Network Drive.
  5. Paste the copied URL into the Folder field and click Finish.
  6. When prompted, enter your portal login credentials:
     • Example: 
       • Username: [e-mail]
       • Password: test

Now have access to the Document and Media Library via your Windows file system.

• For DXP 2023.Q4.0 and Above (All Platforms)
  1. Go to Documents and Media.
  2. Click the ⋮ (Options) icon > select Access from Desktop.
  3. Copy the WebDAV URL and replace http with dav.
     Example:
     http://localhost:8080/webdav/guest/document_library → dav://localhost:8080/webdav/guest/document_library
  4. Paste the modified URL into your file system's path bar and press Enter.
  5. When prompted for credentials, follow these steps to generate WebDAV-specific credentials in Liferay:
     • Navigate to Control Panel > Users and Organizations.
     • Select the currently logged-in user > click Edit.
     • Go to the Password section.
     • Click Generate WebDAV Password.
     • Use the generated Username and Password for login.

Now manage Documents and Media content directly from your desktop environment.

Additional Information

• Accessing Documents with WebDAV
• Depending on your OS:

  • Windows: Map a network drive to the WebDAV URL. When prompted, enter your portal credentials. The Document Library folder will appear as a network drive.

  • macOS: Open Finder > Go > Connect to Server > Paste the WebDAV URL > Click Connect and enter your credentials.

  • Linux:

    • KDE Dolphin: Use webdav:// instead of http:// in the URL.

    • GNOME Files: Use dav:// instead of http://.