# Accessing Web Disks on Windows

> Connect to your cPanel Web Disk from Windows using File Explorer so you can manage website files like local folders.

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

Web Disks (powered by WebDAV) let you manage your website files directly from your computer as if they were local folders. On Microsoft Windows, you can connect to your cPanel Web Disk using built‑in tools like **File Explorer** or **My Network Places**.

## Windows 8 / Windows 10

1. Open **File Explorer** → click **Computer**.
2. Select **Add a network location**.
3. The **Add Network Location Wizard** opens → click **Next**.
4. Choose **Custom network location** → click **Next**.
5. In the address box, type:

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

   *(Replace* `example.com` *with your hosting server name.)*
6. Enter your **Web Disk username and password** → click **OK**.
7. (Optional) Check **Remember my credentials** to avoid retyping.
8. Name the network location → click **Next → Finish**.
9. Your Web Disk folder now appears under **Network** in File Explorer.

## Windows 7

1. Click **Start → Computer**.
2. Select **Map Network Drive**.
3. Choose a drive letter.
4. In the folder box, type:

   ```
   https://example.com:2078
   ```
5. Check **Reconnect at log on** if you want it permanent.
6. Enter your **Web Disk username and password**.
7. (Optional) Check **Remember my credentials**.
8. Your Web Disk opens in Explorer.

## Windows Vista

1. Click **Start → Computer**.
2. Select **Map Network Drive**.
3. Click **Connect to a Web site that you can use to store documents and pictures**.
4. The **Add Network Location Wizard** opens.

   ```
   https://example.com:2078
   ```
5. Choose **Custom network location** → enter:
6. Enter your **Web Disk credentials**.
7. (Optional) Check **Remember my credentials**.
8. Finish setup → your Web Disk appears in Explorer.

## Windows XP / 2000 / 2003

1. Go to **My Network Places**.
2. Click **Add a network place**.
3. The wizard opens → choose **Another network location**.
4. Enter:

   ```
   https://example.com:2078
   ```
5. Enter your **Web Disk username and password**.
6. (Optional) Check **Remember my password**.
7. Finish setup → your Web Disk appears in **My Network Places**.

## Windows 98

1. Double‑click **My Computer → Web Folders → Add Web Folder**.
2. Enter:

   ```
   https://example.com:2078
   ```
3. Enter your **Web Disk credentials**.
4. Name the folder → click **Finish**.
5. Your Web Disk appears in **Web Folders**.

> **Note:**
- Always use the **SSL port (2078)** for secure connections.
- Replace `example.com` with your hosting server name (found in your Ruachost Dashboard).
- Credentials are the same as your **Web Disk account** set up in cPanel.