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Usage Guide

How to access the file server from any platform

Browser
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Web Interface

Any device
1 Open the file server
https://files.edentang.xyz
2 Log in

A login dialog will appear. Enter the credentials you were given.

3 Upload & download

Upload: Drag and drop files onto the page, or click the upload button.
Download: Click any file name to download it directly.

Terminal
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macOS & Linux

curl · rclone · mount
1 Upload a file with curl
# Replace USERNAME, PASSWORD, and the paths accordingly
curl -u USERNAME:PASSWORD \
     -T /path/to/local-file \
     https://files.edentang.xyz/your-folder/filename
2 Download a file with curl
curl -u USERNAME:PASSWORD \
     -O https://files.edentang.xyz/your-folder/filename
3 Mount as a network drive (WebDAV)
# macOS — via Finder
# Go → Connect to Server (⌘K) → enter the URL below
https://files.edentang.xyz

# Linux — via davfs2
sudo apt install davfs2
sudo mkdir -p /mnt/files
sudo mount -t davfs https://files.edentang.xyz /mnt/files
# Enter your username and password when prompted
4 Sync folders with rclone
# Install rclone: https://rclone.org/install/
# Configure once:
rclone config
# → New remote → type: WebDAV
# → URL: https://files.edentang.xyz → vendor: Other
# → Enter your username and password

# Upload a folder
rclone copy ./local-folder remote:your-folder/

# Download a folder
rclone copy remote:your-folder/ ./local-folder
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Windows

PowerShell · File Explorer · rclone
1 Upload a file with PowerShell
# curl is built-in on Windows 10/11
curl -u USERNAME:PASSWORD `
     -T C:\path\to\file.txt `
     https://files.edentang.xyz/your-folder/file.txt
2 Download a file with PowerShell
curl -u USERNAME:PASSWORD `
     -O https://files.edentang.xyz/your-folder/file.txt
3 Mount as a network drive in File Explorer
# Option A — GUI
1. File Explorer → right-click "This PC" → Map Network Drive
2. Folder: https://files.edentang.xyz
3. Check "Connect using different credentials"
4. Enter your username and password → Finish

# Option B — Command line (run as Administrator)
net use Z: https://files.edentang.xyz /user:USERNAME PASSWORD

⚠ If the drive fails to connect, open regedit and set
HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\WebClient\Parameters\BasicAuthLevel to 2, then restart the WebClient service.

4 Sync folders with rclone
# Download rclone .exe from https://rclone.org/install/
# Configure once in PowerShell:
rclone config
# → New remote → type: WebDAV
# → URL: https://files.edentang.xyz → vendor: Other
# → Enter your username and password

# Upload a folder
rclone copy C:\local-folder remote:your-folder\

# Download a folder
rclone copy remote:your-folder\ C:\local-folder