Oxicloud/doc/dav-client-setup.md

25 - DAV Client Setup

Step-by-step instructions for connecting native OS clients via WebDAV, CalDAV, and CardDAV. Covers Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android.

Table of Contents

• WebDAV Setup (File Access)
• CalDAV Setup (Calendar Sync)
• CardDAV Setup (Contact Sync)
• Troubleshooting

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WebDAV Setup

Connection Information

• Server URL: https://[your-oxicloud-server]/webdav/
• Username: Your OxiCloud username
• Password: Your OxiCloud password

Windows

Windows 10/11 (File Explorer)

1. Open File Explorer
2. Right-click on "This PC" and select "Add a network location"
3. Click "Next"
4. Select "Choose a custom network location" and click "Next"
5. Enter the WebDAV URL: https://[your-oxicloud-server]/webdav/
6. When prompted, enter your username and password
7. Give the connection a name (e.g., "OxiCloud") and click "Next"
8. Click "Finish"

Files now appear as a network drive in File Explorer.

Alternative: Map Network Drive

1. Open File Explorer
2. Right-click on "This PC" and select "Map network drive"
3. Choose a drive letter
4. Enter the WebDAV URL: https://[your-oxicloud-server]/webdav/
5. Check "Connect using different credentials"
6. Click "Finish"
7. Enter your username and password

Windows Troubleshooting:

If connections fail on Windows:

1. Open Registry Editor (regedit.exe)
2. Navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\WebClient\Parameters
3. Modify BasicAuthLevel to value 2
4. Restart the WebClient service or reboot

To increase the file size limit:

1. In the same registry location, modify FileSizeLimitInBytes to a higher value (e.g., 4294967295 for 4GB)
2. Restart the WebClient service

macOS

Finder

1. Open Finder
2. From the menu bar, click "Go" > "Connect to Server" (or press Cmd+K)
3. Enter the WebDAV URL: https://[your-oxicloud-server]/webdav/
4. Click "Connect"
5. Enter your username and password
6. Click "Connect"

Files appear as a mounted drive in Finder.

Linux

GNOME (Nautilus)

1. Open Files (Nautilus)
2. Click the "+" button in the sidebar or press Ctrl+L
3. Enter: davs://[your-oxicloud-server]/webdav/
4. Enter credentials when prompted
5. Click "Connect"

KDE (Dolphin)

1. Open Dolphin
2. In the address bar, enter: webdavs://[your-oxicloud-server]/webdav/
3. Enter credentials when prompted
4. Click "Connect"

Command Line (davfs2)

1. Install davfs2: sudo apt-get install davfs2 (Debian/Ubuntu) or equivalent
2. Create a mount point: sudo mkdir /mnt/oxicloud
3. Edit /etc/davfs2/secrets and add: /mnt/oxicloud [username] [password]
4. Mount: sudo mount -t davfs https://[your-oxicloud-server]/webdav/ /mnt/oxicloud

To auto-mount at boot, add to /etc/fstab:

https://[your-oxicloud-server]/webdav/ /mnt/oxicloud davfs user,rw,auto 0 0

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CalDAV Setup

Apple Calendar (macOS/iOS)

macOS:

1. Open the Calendar app
2. Go to Calendar > Add Account > Other CalDAV Account
3. Enter:
   • Account Type: Advanced
   • Username: Your OxiCloud username
   • Password: Your OxiCloud password
   • Server Address: https://[your-oxicloud-server]/caldav
4. Click Sign In
5. Select the calendars you want to sync and click Done

iOS:

1. Go to Settings > Calendar > Accounts > Add Account > Other
2. Tap Add CalDAV Account
3. Enter:
   • Server: https://[your-oxicloud-server]/caldav
   • Username: Your OxiCloud username
   • Password: Your OxiCloud password
   • Description: OxiCloud Calendar (or any name)
4. Tap Next
5. Turn on Calendars and tap Save

Thunderbird with Lightning

1. Open Thunderbird and go to the Calendar tab
2. Right-click in the left pane and select New Calendar
3. Select On the Network and click Next
4. Choose CalDAV as the format
5. Enter the location: https://[your-oxicloud-server]/caldav/calendars/your-calendar-id
6. Click Next
7. Enter a name for the calendar and choose a color
8. Click Next and then Finish
9. When prompted, enter your username and password

Android (DAVx5)

1. Install DAVx5 from Google Play Store
2. Open DAVx5 and tap the + button
3. Select Login with URL and username
4. Enter:
   • Base URL: https://[your-oxicloud-server]/caldav
   • Username: Your OxiCloud username
   • Password: Your OxiCloud password
5. Tap Connect
6. Select the calendars you want to sync
7. Tap the checkbox to enable syncing

Windows (Outlook)

1. Download and install CalDAV Synchronizer
2. Open Outlook and navigate to the CalDAV Synchronizer tab
3. Click Synchronization Profiles
4. Click Add to create a new profile
5. Enter:
   • Profile Name: OxiCloud Calendar (or any name)
   • CalDAV URL: https://[your-oxicloud-server]/caldav/calendars/your-calendar-id
   • Username: Your OxiCloud username
   • Password: Your OxiCloud password
6. Click Test or discover settings
7. Select the Outlook calendar to sync with
8. Click OK to save the profile

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CardDAV Setup

Apple Contacts (macOS/iOS)

macOS:

1. Open the Contacts app
2. Go to Contacts > Add Account > Other contacts account
3. Select CardDAV account
4. Enter:
   • Server: https://[your-oxicloud-server]/carddav
   • Username: Your OxiCloud username
   • Password: Your OxiCloud password
   • Description: OxiCloud Contacts (or any name)
5. Click Sign In

iOS:

1. Go to Settings > Contacts > Accounts > Add Account > Other
2. Tap Add CardDAV Account
3. Enter:
   • Server: https://[your-oxicloud-server]/carddav
   • Username: Your OxiCloud username
   • Password: Your OxiCloud password
   • Description: OxiCloud Contacts (or any name)
4. Tap Next
5. Turn on Contacts and tap Save

Thunderbird

1. Open Thunderbird and go to the Address Book
2. Click on Tools > Address Book
3. Go to File > New > Remote Address Book
4. Enter:
   • Name: OxiCloud Contacts (or any name)
   • URL: https://[your-oxicloud-server]/carddav/address-books/your-address-book-id
5. Click OK
6. When prompted, enter your username and password

Android (DAVx5)

1. Install DAVx5 from Google Play Store
2. Open DAVx5 and tap the + button
3. Select Login with URL and username
4. Enter:
   • Base URL: https://[your-oxicloud-server]/carddav
   • Username: Your OxiCloud username
   • Password: Your OxiCloud password
5. Tap Connect
6. Select the address books you want to sync
7. Tap the checkbox to enable syncing

Windows (Outlook)

1. Download and install CardDAV Synchronizer (same tool as CalDAV)
2. Open Outlook and navigate to the CardDAV Synchronizer tab
3. Click Synchronization Profiles
4. Click Add to create a new profile
5. Select CardDAV as the synchronization resource
6. Enter:
   • Profile Name: OxiCloud Contacts (or any name)
   • CardDAV URL: https://[your-oxicloud-server]/carddav/address-books/your-address-book-id
   • Username: Your OxiCloud username
   • Password: Your OxiCloud password
7. Click Test or discover settings
8. Select the Outlook contacts folder to sync with
9. Click OK to save the profile

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Troubleshooting

Common Issues

WebDAV Connection Issues

• Verify the server URL includes the /webdav/ path
• Double-check username and password
• Check if your network blocks ports 80/443
• Confirm WebDAV is enabled on the server

Calendar/Contact Sync Issues

• Verify the server URL includes the full path (/caldav or /carddav)
• Confirm the server is reachable from your network
• Verify the calendar or address book ID is correct
• Check you have proper permissions for the resource

Calendar Not Showing

• Confirm the calendar is enabled in your client
• Check if the calendar is shared with your account
• Ensure your client supports the CalDAV protocol version in use

Contact Photos Not Syncing

• Some clients have photo sync limitations
• Verify the photo is in a supported format (usually JPEG)
• Check photo size limits on the client side

Client-Specific Issues

Windows File Explorer

• Make sure the WebClient service is running
• Increase timeout values in the registry
• Try a third-party WebDAV client like Cyberduck

iOS Devices

• If connection fails, try Settings > Accounts & Passwords and add the account manually
• For persistent issues, remove the account and re-add it

Android

• DAVx5 requires battery optimization to be disabled for reliable background sync
• Go to Settings > Apps > DAVx5 > Battery > Unrestricted

Outlook

• Make sure you have the latest version of CalDAV/CardDAV Synchronizer
• The plugin may need reactivation after Outlook updates

Performance Tips

1. Large Files -- for files over 100MB, download locally before editing
2. Slow Connections -- enable offline caching in your client when available
3. File Locking -- some clients support WebDAV locking to prevent conflicts

Getting Help

If issues persist:

1. Check the server logs for error messages
2. Capture screenshots of any errors
3. Contact support with details about your client application, version, steps to reproduce, and error messages