{"id":8070,"date":"2026-05-10T14:54:48","date_gmt":"2026-05-10T12:54:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/?post_type=manual_kb&#038;p=8070"},"modified":"2026-05-10T14:54:49","modified_gmt":"2026-05-10T12:54:49","slug":"ce-este-webdav-o-extensie-a-protocolului-http","status":"publish","type":"manual_kb","link":"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/ro\/knowledgebase\/what-is-webdav-an-extension-of-the-http-protocol\/","title":{"rendered":"Ce este WebDAV? O extensie a protocolului HTTP"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"translation-block translation-block-merged\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">WebDAV (<strong>Web Distributed Authoring and Versioning<\/strong>) is a set of extensions to the HTTP protocol that allows users to collaboratively edit and manage files on remote web servers. While standard HTTP is designed primarily for viewing content, WebDAV transforms your <strong>mybox-hosted<\/strong> server into a network drive that you can mount directly to your computer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Think of WebDAV as a bridge between a traditional website and a cloud storage service like Dropbox or OneDrive, but running on your own server infrastructure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_86 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/ro\/knowledgebase\/what-is-webdav-an-extension-of-the-http-protocol\/#How_WebDAV_Works\" >How WebDAV Works<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/ro\/knowledgebase\/what-is-webdav-an-extension-of-the-http-protocol\/#Key_Benefits_for_mybox_Users\" >Key Benefits for mybox Users<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/ro\/knowledgebase\/what-is-webdav-an-extension-of-the-http-protocol\/#Common_Use_Cases\" >Common Use Cases<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/ro\/knowledgebase\/what-is-webdav-an-extension-of-the-http-protocol\/#How_to_Connect_to_WebDAV_on_mybox\" >How to Connect to WebDAV on mybox<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/ro\/knowledgebase\/what-is-webdav-an-extension-of-the-http-protocol\/#Summary\" >Summary<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_WebDAV_Works\"><\/span>How WebDAV Works<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div id=\"mybox-2095392913\" class=\"mybox-content mybox-entity-placement\"><div class=\"early-access-banner-inpost\">\r\n  <div class=\"banner-left-inpost\">\r\n    <div class=\"icon-box-inpost\">\r\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/square-info-icon.svg\" alt=\"Info\">\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"text-box-inpost\">\r\n      <span class=\"label-inpost\"><span class=\"translation-block translation-block-banner-text\">Early access<\/span><\/span>\r\n      <h4><span class=\"translation-block translation-block-banner-text\">Still need help?<\/span><\/h4>\r\n      <p><span class=\"translation-block translation-block-banner-text\">Contact our customer service team.<\/span><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"banner-right-inpost\">\r\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/panel.mybox.com\/helpdesk2\/v\/list\/\" class=\"banner-button-inpost\"><span class=\"translation-block translation-block-banner-text\">Message us<\/span><\/a>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"translation-block translation-block-merged\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Standard HTTP uses basic commands like <code>GET<\/code> (to see a page) and <code>POST<\/code> (to send a form). WebDAV adds new &#8220;verbs&#8221; to this language, allowing for complex file management:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>PROPFIND\/PROPPATCH:<\/strong> Used to retrieve and set properties of a file (like author or creation date).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>MKCOL:<\/strong> Used to create new folders (collections).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>COPY\/MOVE:<\/strong> Allows for moving or duplicating files directly on the server without downloading them first.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>LOCK\/UNLOCK:<\/strong> Crucial for collaboration; it prevents two people from editing the same file at the same time and overwriting each other&#8217;s work.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Benefits_for_mybox_Users\"><\/span>Key Benefits for mybox Users<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Seamless Integration:<\/strong> You can &#8220;map&#8221; your <strong>mybox-hosted<\/strong> site as a local drive in Windows File Explorer or macOS Finder. You can drag and drop files as if they were on your own hard drive.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>No Special Software Required:<\/strong> Most modern operating systems have built-in support for WebDAV, meaning you don&#8217;t necessarily need a separate FTP client like FileZilla.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Firewall Friendly:<\/strong> Since WebDAV operates over standard HTTP (port 80) or HTTPS (port 443) ports, it is rarely blocked by office or public Wi-Fi firewalls that might restrict traditional FTP.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Secure Transfers:<\/strong> When used over HTTPS, all file transfers and login credentials are encrypted, ensuring your data remains private while in transit to your <strong>mybox<\/strong> server.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_Use_Cases\"><\/span>Common Use Cases<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Remote Document Editing:<\/strong> Open a Word or Excel file directly from your website, edit it, and save it\u2014it updates on the server instantly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Collaborative Projects:<\/strong> Teams can share a central directory where the &#8220;locking&#8221; mechanism ensures version control and data integrity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>App Integration:<\/strong> Many mobile apps (like specialized text editors or backup tools) use WebDAV as a way to sync data to a user&#8217;s private server.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Calendar\/Contact Sync:<\/strong> Protocols like CalDAV and CardDAV are built on top of WebDAV to sync schedules and address books across devices.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Connect_to_WebDAV_on_mybox\"><\/span>How to Connect to WebDAV on mybox<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To use WebDAV with your <strong>mybox-hosted<\/strong> account, you generally follow these steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Obtain Credentials:<\/strong> You will need your WebDAV URL (usually something like <code>[https:\/\/yourdomain.com\/webdav](https:\/\/yourdomain.com\/webdav)<\/code>), a username, and a password.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Windows Setup:<\/strong> Open &#8220;This PC,&#8221; right-click, and select &#8220;Add a network location.&#8221; Enter your URL and credentials.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>macOS Setup:<\/strong> In Finder, select &#8220;Go&#8221; > &#8220;Connect to Server&#8221; and enter your WebDAV address.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Security Check:<\/strong> Always ensure you are using the <code>https:\/\/<\/code> prefix to keep your connection secure and protected by your <strong>mybox<\/strong> SSL certificate.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Summary\"><\/span>Summary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">WebDAV turns your web server into a flexible, collaborative file system. It bridges the gap between simple web hosting and a full-featured cloud storage solution, providing a familiar folder-based interface for managing your <strong>mybox-hosted<\/strong> files. It is a mechanical necessity for anyone who wants to treat their remote web space as a natural extension of their local desktop.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"template":"","format":"standard","manualknowledgebasecat":[25],"manual_kb_tag":[410,2433,4140,8564,8567,8568,8569,8570,8571,8572],"class_list":["post-8070","manual_kb","type-manual_kb","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","manualknowledgebasecat-hosting","manual_kb_tag-secure-file-transfer","manual_kb_tag-mybox-hosting","manual_kb_tag-network-drive","manual_kb_tag-file-locking","manual_kb_tag-webdav","manual_kb_tag-web-distributed-authoring-and-versioning","manual_kb_tag-remote-file-management","manual_kb_tag-mount-network-drive","manual_kb_tag-cloud-storage-alternative","manual_kb_tag-collaborative-editing"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/ro\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/manual_kb\/8070","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/ro\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/manual_kb"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/ro\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/manual_kb"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/ro\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/ro\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/manual_kb\/8070\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8071,"href":"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/ro\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/manual_kb\/8070\/revisions\/8071"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/ro\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8070"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"manualknowledgebasecat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/ro\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/manualknowledgebasecat?post=8070"},{"taxonomy":"manual_kb_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/ro\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/manual_kb_tag?post=8070"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}