We previously covered how to access files stored on PocketCloud across devices via the Samba protocol — viewing photos taken on your phone from your TV, playing movies stored on your computer, or browsing VLOG footage on your tablet. But Samba has a clear boundary: it works only within the local network. Once you leave your home network, or want to manage files directly through a browser, Samba falls short.
Beyond Samba, another protocol offers a more flexible way to access files — one that shines especially in web-based access and remote collaboration scenarios: WebDAV.
What Is WebDAV? Giving PocketCloud "Web-Based Hard Drive" Capabilities
WebDAV stands for Web-based Distributed Authoring and Versioning, an extension of the HTTP protocol. The very protocol we use to browse the web every day is HTTP, and WebDAV adds file management capabilities on top of it — users can directly access, edit, and manage files on a remote server through a browser or client application.
Compared with Samba, WebDAV's biggest advantage is breaking free from LAN restrictions. Samba handles efficient sharing within the home; WebDAV handles remote access from external networks. For users who want to use PocketCloud without installing additional StationCloud software, WebDAV offers a lightweight and universal way in: all you need is a browser, or your system's built-in file management tool, to connect — no dedicated client required.
How to Enable WebDAV
Just three steps: open the PocketCloud App, go to the [File Sharing Protocol] page, tap [WebDAV Service], and toggle the switch on to enable WebDAV.
Connecting from Various Platforms
The most direct method is through a browser: open any browser, enter http://NAS_IP_Address:5005 in the address bar, and after entering your username and password, you can access the WebDAV file sharing directory.
Of course, you can also access it on Windows, macOS, and Linux. On Windows, RaiDrive is recommended for mapping a network drive; on macOS, you can connect via Finder's "Connect to Server" feature; on Linux, use davfs to mount. For detailed step-by-step instructions, see the full tutorial:
https://help.stationpc.com/pocketcloud/file-service/access-webdav-service/
The significance of WebDAV lies in extending PocketCloud's capabilities from the home LAN to anywhere with a network connection. Whether you're retrieving documents stored at home from the office, or organizing photos through a browser while traveling, WebDAV makes PocketCloud available anytime like a hard drive you carry with you.
No need to buy cloud storage subscriptions, no need to carry a USB drive, and no need to worry about files scattered across devices and hard to find. Enable WebDAV, and your PocketCloud becomes your personal cloud drive — on the couch, in the office, or on the road, connect and use it anytime.
