Amazon Cloud Drive - this is how access is achieved with WebDAV

WebDAV allows you to access files from many cloud locations. This Prai tip tells you whether you can use Amazon Drive via WebDAV.

Using Amazon Drive via WebDAV - is that possible?

• Unfortunately, it is not possible to integrate Amazon Drive as a WebDAV drive without any tools. Unfortunately, the Internet giant does not allow you to access your data using this protocol.
• Fortunately, there are a few alternatives so you can work with your files. You can access your online storage both via a web interface and with the official Amazon Drive desktop client. CarotDAV is also a great third-party software.

Use Amazon Drive with CarotDAV - how it works

1. First download CarotDAV and install the program.
2. Then open CarotDAV, click on "File" in the top left, then on "New Connection". Select "AmazonCloudDrive" here.
3. Now a window opens in which you have to log in. To do this, click on "Authorize". In the next dialog, click on the link marked in blue, log in with your Amazon account and answer all queries positively until you reach a page with a code. Copy this code, close the browser window and switch back to CarotDAV.
4. Paste the code here and click "OK". This dialog box should now close.
5. Now press "OK" again. The setup process is now complete.
6. To access your files on Amazon Drive, simply click on the entry for Amazon Drive in CarotDAV. Now all of your folders and files are displayed.

In the next practical tip, you will learn how to set up Google Drive as a drive.