WebDAV Backup/Sync

If you haven't already, download and install GoodSync.

With GoodSync, you can back up and sync to and from a WebDAV server. To do so, follow these steps:

1) Open GoodSync and click the "New Job" button in the toolbar, or, in the "Job" menu, select "New."

NOTE: You can select and modify an existing GoodSync job instead of creating a new one. In this case, skip to Step 3.

Showing how to create a new job in GoodSync using the New Job button in the Toolbar

Showing how to create a new job in GoodSync via the Job menu

2) In the New GoodSync Job prompt, enter the name of your new Job. Then, select "Backup" or "Synchronize" as your Job type.

Click the "OK" button when done.

Demonstrating how to set the job name and job type for a new GoodSync job

3) Click the left or right sync folder controls to view the files and folders available for selection.

Screenshot of the GoodSync window illustrating how to enter browse mode for sync folder selection

4) Scroll down and select "WebDAV" from the list of supported services on either side. 

Screenshot of the GoodSync window illustrating how to select the WebDAV file system

5) Enter the server name into the "Server Address" field in the format: http://server.com. If needed, specify a custom port after the server address separated by a colon: http://server.com:1001.

If you would like to specify a WebDAV root folder, you can do so in the "WebDAV root" field. 

Enter your UserID or Email and Password for the server in the specified fields.

After entering this information, click "Save" at the bottom right.

NOTE: You also have the option to test your connection to the server, if you wish, by clicking the "Test" button after you have filled out the other information.

Screenshot demonstrating how to enter the server name, home folder, and credentials for accessing a WebDAV server

6) After connection to the WebDAV server is set up, your server account will be shown within the GoodSync interface.

Screenshot displaying the contents of a WebDAV server account in the GoodSync browse dialog

7) Select a folder on the WebDAV server you wish to back up or sync to.

Select your source/destination folder on the opposite side.

Then, click the green "Apply" button.

Showing how to select the left and right sync folders in a GoodSync job using the WebDAV file system

8) Your Job is now ready to Analyze and Sync.

Screenshot demonstrating that a new GoodSync job with a WebDAV server is ready to Analyze and Sync

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