Address and access Dropbox via WebDAV - how it works

WebDAV is a practical feature for connecting cloud storage to your own computer. We show you how you can address Dropbox with your PC in this way.

Connect Dropbox to the computer via WebDAV

1. Dropbox does not offer support for WebDAV. However, there is a provider that takes on this task and thus enables a connection via WebDAV. This is called DropDav and costs 5 euros per month.
2. Log in to DropDAV and connect the service to your Dropbox account.
3. Now you can connect your Dropbox account with the URL "//dav.dropdav.com/" via WebDAV. You must use DropDAV as login data.

WebDAV alternative: Use Dropbox with CarotDAV

1. Download and run the free CarotDAV program.
2. Click on "File" in the top right corner, then on "New Connection" and then on the entry "Dropbox".
3. In this window you can assign a name and enter the path of your folders. If you want to integrate your entire Dropbox, simply leave the field with the path empty.
4. Press "Authorize" to authorize CarotDAV to access your Dropbox account. In this process you have to log in with your Dropbox account and agree to the connection with CarotDAV.
5. You will receive a code after the successful authorization of Dropbox. Copy this and paste it into the configuration window of CarotDAV. Click OK to complete the process.
6. Now you can easily access your Dropbox account by opening CarotDAV. Your Dropbox files are on the home page of the program.

In the next practical tip you will find a comparison of the box and the dropbox.