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Mounting Files.com via WebDAV on Windows

Use the Files.com Desktop App to access Files.com in Windows File Explorer or transfer large batches of files. Native WebDAV mounting is a legacy compatibility option for workflows that specifically require it.

Microsoft has deprecated the Windows WebClient serviceExternal LinkThis link leads to an external website and will open in a new tab, which provides native WebDAV access. It is no longer actively developed.

Windows WebDAV Requirements

Native WebDAV drive mapping requires the Windows WebClient service to be available and running. Microsoft notes that it is not started by default. If your organization requires this client, have your IT administrator confirm that it is available and permitted on your computer before mapping a drive.

The client also has its own file-size and timeout settings. Microsoft's WebDAV client referenceExternal LinkThis link leads to an external website and will open in a new tab lists a default transfer-size limit of 50,000,000 bytes (50 MB); an administrator can configure a different value. This limit applies to transfers through the Windows client independently of your Files.com storage allowance.

Use the HTTPS address described in WebDAV Connection Information. Your Files.com account must be allowed to connect over WebDAV and have permission to access the folders you need.

Mapping the Network Drive

On Windows 11, open File Explorer and select This PC. Open the More menu and choose Map network drive, then choose an available drive letter. You can also right-click This PC to find the command. Microsoft's network-drive instructionsExternal LinkThis link leads to an external website and will open in a new tab show the controls for each Windows version.

In the Folder field, enter https://SUBDOMAIN.files.com/, replacing SUBDOMAIN with your site's subdomain, or use your site's custom-domain URL. Select Connect using different credentials, then Finish. Enter your Files.com username and password when prompted.

The mapped drive shows the folders your account can access. If mapping fails, use the Windows WebDAV troubleshooting checks to distinguish a missing client service from a connection or login problem.

Mapping a Drive on Windows Server

Native mapping on Windows Server requires the WebDAV Redirector feature. Microsoft lists it as deprecated in Windows Server 2025External LinkThis link leads to an external website and will open in a new tab and notes that it is not installed by default. For an existing workflow that requires it, have your server administrator confirm feature availability for that Windows Server version and enable the client before mapping the drive.