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WebDAV - Windows

Securely connect to Scramble Cloud via WebDAV – access, manage, and sync encrypted files using Explorer, Finder, Linux, or advanced tools like Rclone.

WebDAV (Web-based Distributed Authoring and Versioning) is a standardized protocol that enables remote file management over the internet. Scramble Cloud provides full WebDAV support through both the integrated desktop client and third-party tools like Rclone.



1. WebDAV Configuration in the Scramble Desktop Client

Within the Scramble Desktop Client, the following WebDAV settings are available:


  • HTTP Protocol
    Select the protocol to use: HTTP or HTTPS.


  • Hostname
    The address of the WebDAV server (e.g. 127.0.0.1).


  • Port
    The port on which the WebDAV service is accessible (e.g., 1900).


  • Authentication Mode
    Choose between:


    • basic – Sends username and password in plaintext


    • digest – Uses hashed credentials for increased security


  • Username / Password
    Enter the login credentials used for authentication.


  • Smart Cache
    Enables local caching of files to enhance performance.


  • Activated
    Enables the WebDAV service for the client.



2. Connecting WebDAV in Windows File Explorer


In order to use WebDAV natively in Windows Explorer, certain system settings may need to be adjusted so that you can connect directly via File Explorer.

Step 1: Registry Configuration

Navigate to the following registry path:

Press Win + R → enter regedit


Set the following values - if they do not already exist, create them:
Key
Type
Value
Description
BasicAuthLevel
DWORD (32)
2
Allow Basic Auth over HTTP
UseBasicAuth
DWORD (32)
1
Explicitly enables Basic Auth

⚠️ A system restart is required for the changes to take effect.

Step 2: Restart the WebClient Service
  1. Press Win + R → enter services.msc

  2. Locate WebClient service:

    • Right-click → Restart
    • Set Startup type to Automatic
Step 3: Map WebDAV as a Network Drive
  1. Open Windows Explorer → right-click on This PC → Map Network Drive

  2. Enter the address, for example:


  3. Enter credentials when prompted

  4. The drive will appear in Explorer as a network location

  5. You can create a batch file that does this automatically for you. For example:

    @echo off
set DRIVE=Z: "This is the letter of the network drive. Customize as desired."
set URL=http://127.0.0.1:1900/
set USER=admin "Your choosed Username"
set PASS=admin "Your choosed Password"
:: 
net use %DRIVE% /delete /yes >nul 2>&1
:: 
net use %DRIVE% %URL% /user:%USER% %PASS% /persistent:yes
exit

Step 4: Resolving WebDAV File Size Limit in Windows Explorer




When using WebDAV through the native Windows File Explorer, you may encounter the following error when downloading larger files:

Error 0x800700DF: The file size exceeds the limit allowed and cannot be saved

This limitation is due to a default restriction in the Windows WebClient service, which caps file transfers at 50 MB. To allow larger file downloads (e.g., up to 5 GB), you need to manually adjust the Windows Registry.

  1. Navigate to the WebClient Parameters

    Press Win + R → enter regedit


  • Modify or Create FileSizeLimitInBytes

  • If it doesn't exist:

    • Right-click → New → DWORD (32-bit) Value
    • Name it: FileSizeLimitInBytes

    • Double-click the key

    • Set the base to Decimal

    • Enter the following value:


(5 × 1024 × 1024 × 1024 = 5,368,709,120 bytes)
⚠️ A system restart is required for the changes to take effect.

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