Sync WebDAV can be connected directly to Files, also known as Nautilus, the default file manager included with Ubuntu and other GNOME-based Linux distributions.
This lets you browse, open, upload, download, rename, move, and delete files in Sync directly from the Linux file manager.
Before you begin, you'll need to:
- Install and start the Sync WebDAV server on your GNOME-based Linux distribution. Follow these step-by-step instructions.
Connect to Sync
- Make sure the Sync WebDAV server is running.
- Open the Files application on your Linux system.
- In the left sidebar, select Other Locations.
- In the Connect to Server field, enter: dav://127.0.0.1:4918/
- Click Connect.
- When prompted, enter username sync and the WebDAV password generated during installation.
Your Sync files should now appear in Files. Bookmark the connection for easier access later.
Troubleshooting
Files cannot connect
- Confirm that Sync WebDAV is running.
Confirm that you're using dav://127.0.0.1:4918/ (rather than http://)
Files disappear after restarting Linux
- The Nautilus connection depends on the Sync WebDAV server. Restart Sync WebDAV before reconnecting.
Remotely added files are not visible
- Reload or refresh the Nautilus window.