# Accessing Web Disks on macOS

> Connect to your cPanel Web Disk from your Mac using Finder so you can manage website files like local folders.

Source: https://helpcenter.ruachost.com/cpanel/files/accessing-web-disks-on-apple-operating-systems/

Web Disks (powered by WebDAV) allow you to manage your website files directly from your Mac as if they were stored locally. On Apple operating systems, you can connect to your cPanel Web Disk using **Finder**.

### Supported macOS Versions

These instructions apply to:

- macOS v10.4 (Tiger)
- macOS v10.5 (Leopard)
- macOS v10.6 (Snow Leopard)
- macOS v10.7 (Lion)
- macOS v10.8 (Mountain Lion)

##

### Steps to Access Web Disk on macOS

1. ### Open Finder

   - Click the **Go** menu → select **Connect to Server**.
2. ### Enter the Server Address

   - For **unencrypted (cleartext)** connections:

     ```
     http://example.com:2077
     ```
   - For **encrypted (SSL)** connections (recommended):

     ```
     https://example.com:2078
     ```

   *(Replace* `example.com` *with your domain name.)*
3. ### Connect

   - Click **Connect**.
4. ### Enter Credentials

   - Type your **Web Disk username and password**.
   - Tip: Select **Remember this password in my keychain** to avoid retyping.
5. ### Access Your Files

   - The Web Disk home directory appears in Finder.
   - You can now drag, drop, copy, and manage files as if they were local.

> **Note:**
- Always use the **SSL port (2078)** for secure connections.
- If you’re unsure which domain to use for SSL, check your account details in the **Ruachost Dashboard**.
- You can bookmark the connection in Finder for quick access.