# Accessing Web Disks on Linux and BSD

> Connect to your cPanel Web Disk from Linux or BSD using Nautilus, Konqueror or Dolphin to manage files remotely.

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

If your computer runs **Linux** or **BSD**, you can connect to your cPanel **Web Disk** to manage files remotely. Depending on your desktop environment, you’ll use different tools such as **Nautilus**, **Konqueror**, or **Dolphin**.

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### GNOME (Nautilus File Manager)

1. **Start Nautilus**.
2. Click the **Go** menu → **Location**.

   - Or press **CTRL+L** to open the location bar.
3. Enter the connection URL:

   - **Unencrypted (cleartext)** →

     ```
     dav://example.com:2077
     ```
   - **Encrypted (SSL)** →

     ```
     davs://example.com:2078
     ```

   Replace `example.com` with your domain name.
4. Press **ENTER**.
5. Enter your **Web Disk username and password**.
6. Your Web Disk home directory appears in Nautilus.
7. For easy access, go to **Bookmarks → Add Bookmark**.

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### KDE (Konqueror or Dolphin File Manager)

1. **Start Konqueror or Dolphin**.
2. Enter the connection URL:

   - **Unencrypted (cleartext)** →

     ```
     webdav://example.com:2077
     ```
   - **Encrypted (SSL)** →

     ```
     webdavs://example.com:2078
     ```

   Replace `example.com` with your domain name.
3. Press **ENTER**.
4. Enter your **Web Disk username and password**.
5. Your Web Disk home directory appears in the file manager.

> **Note:**
- Always prefer **SSL (encrypted)** connections for security.
- If you use another desktop environment, consult its documentation for WebDAV support.