Integrations > WebDav (Web-based Distributed Authoring and Versioning) for Mac.
| Type | Integration |
| Plan | Premium |
| Set-up | Mellem |
WebDav for macOS
Welcome to the article on setting up WebDAV on macOS to mount your Kontainer environment as a network drive. This allows you to open, edit and save your files directly from Finder—just as if they were stored locally on your Mac.
This article focuses on the macOS setup and follows the WebDAV integration offered by Kontainer.
Description
Arbejd med filer direkte fra dit skrivebord
WebDAV (Web-based Distributed Authoring and Versioning) enables you to mount Kontainer as a network drive in macOS. Once mounted, all your Kontainer folders and files appear in Finder, allowing you to work with them in your preferred programs (Adobe Creative Cloud, Microsoft Office, etc.).
Kontainer recommends using Mountain Duck for additional stability and a smoother user experience.
Efter opsætning fungerer lokaldrevet på din Mac som en direkte adgang til Kontainer, hvor alle ændringer automatisk synkroniseres.
Benefits
Why WebDav integration for macOS adds value
✔ Direct Finder access to all files stored in Kontainer
✔ Offline mode – continue working without internet, sync once reconnected
✔ Work in native macOS applications (Adobe, Office, etc.) without manual upload/download
✔ Centralized storage in Kontainer with built-in versioning and backup
✔ Scales easily across teams and departments
Features
Key features of WebDav integration
- Mount Kontainer as a WebDAV network drive in Finder
- Full compatibility with Adobe Creative Cloud and Office for Mac
- Automatic syncing of all changes back to Kontainer
- Offline editing with automatic upload when back online
- Optional Mountain Duck integration for enhanced stability
Why?
Simplify and streamline file management
- Eliminates manual file transfers
- Ensures everyone works from the same central asset environment
- Provides better governance (permissions, version control, backups)
- Ideal for distributed teams needing stable Mac access
Use Cases
How organizations use WebDav integration for macOS
- Designers working in Adobe InDesign or Photoshop directly from Kontainer
- Marketing teams accessing brand assets directly from Finder
- Remote or hybrid workers needing offline access
- Creative agencies collaborating across multiple Mac devices
Support
Links og support
Contact Kontainer’s customer service to learn more about the WebDav-integration for macOS.
We are happy to help with setup, training, and best practices.
Please write us at support@kontainer.com
You can read more about WebDav or simply browse our Helpdesk here.
FAQ
You can mount Kontainer as a WebDAV drive on macOS using Finder or Mountain Duck. Simply enter your Kontainer WebDAV URL (ending in /webdav) and log in with your Kontainer credentials. Mountain Duck is recommended for the most stable connection.
Your URL will follow this format:
**https://yourcompany.kontainer.com/webdav**
Be sure to include “/webdav” at the end—otherwise, macOS will not be able to connect successfully.
macOS’ built-in WebDAV client can be unstable with larger files. Mountain Duck provides a more reliable connection, faster file handling, offline support, and smoother performance for creative workflows.
Yes. With Mountain Duck, files can be accessed and edited offline. Once you reconnect, all changes will automatically sync to Kontainer.
Yes. You can open and save files directly in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and other creative applications. This is especially useful for teams working with large design assets stored in Kontainer.
Yes. All WebDAV connections to Kontainer are encrypted, and your data remains protected by Kontainer’s built-in security, access control, and versioning features.
Common causes include:
- Missing “/webdav” in the URL
- Incorrect login details
- Network restrictions or VPN issues
- Finder’s WebDAV limitations
Switching to Mountain Duck often resolves these issues immediately.
Yes. Any user with the correct permissions in Kontainer can mount the shared WebDAV environment and access the folders assigned to them.
Finder can struggle with very large files. Mountain Duck handles larger files more reliably and is recommended for creative teams working with high-resolution images, videos, or layout files.
Yes. All files saved to Kontainer—whether through Finder or Mountain Duck—are handled by Kontainer’s versioning system, keeping track of changes and allowing you to restore older versions if needed.
You need basic login credentials and access to the folders you want to mount. Administrators can adjust user permissions in Kontainer’s settings.
You can consult Kontainer’s WebDAV documentation or contact support directly at support@kontainer.com with your macOS version, WebDAV URL, and any error messages.