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# How to Create a Web Disk Account in cPanel?

**What is Web Disk Account?**
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A Web Disk account in cPanel lets you manage website files from your computer like a local folder. It uses WebDAV, making it easy to upload, download, and organize files without logging into cPanel every time.

### Benefits of Using a Web Disk Account
* **Easy File Access** - Access your website files directly from your computer like a regular folder.
* **Drag-and-Drop File Management** - Upload, move, or delete files easily with simple drag-and-drop actions.
* **No Need for FTP** - Avoid using FTP clients—Web Disk connects directly through your desktop.
* **Secure File Transfers - **Uses WebDAV with authentication for secure connections.
* **Multi-User Support - **Create separate accounts for different users with controlled access.
* **Saves Time - **Speeds up daily tasks like editing, backing up, or organizing files.

In the guide below, we’ll walk you through how to create a Web Disk Account in cPanel.

1. Login to your cPanel account.
![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/6/7/9/3/67938060e89a4400/image_bbrl4q.png)
3. In search box,  you can search for **Web Disk**.
![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/6/7/9/3/67938060e89a4400/image_1lbo2y1.png)
3. Next, you can enter the login credentials for new Web Disk account.
![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/6/7/9/3/67938060e89a4400/image_tztw0t.png)
4. After that, you can specify the desired directory that newly created account will have access to.
* You also can setup the permission for created account.
![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/6/7/9/3/67938060e89a4400/image_1kqfe3n.png)
5. To proceed click on **Create** button.
6. Next click on **Configure Client Access**.
![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/6/7/9/3/67938060e89a4400/image_132t43f.png)

7. For connection instruction, you can click for options given. Now for example, we will proceed by selecting **Microsoft Operating System** to create and set up the Web Disk Account. Click **Download Configuration Script.**
![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/6/7/9/3/67938060e89a4400/image_1k4zjei.png)
8. Click on the file you have downloaded, which can be found at the top right corner of your browser.
![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/6/7/9/3/67938060e89a4400/image_u1dz2p.png)
9. Click **Open**.
![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/6/7/9/3/67938060e89a4400/image_1rffrxs.png)

10. Click **OK.**
![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/6/7/9/3/67938060e89a4400/image_kvpqjx.png)

11. We will now attempt to access the Web Disk account that was created in cPanel. Enter the username and password that you configured during the setup in cPanel.

| Make sure port 2078 is not blocked by your network or firewall.

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/6/7/9/3/67938060e89a4400/image_hib0pp.png)

12. **You can find your Web Disk account under "This PC" or "My Computer" in File Explorer.**

* It will appear as a **Network Location** (similar to a new drive or folder).

* The name will be the one you assigned when setting up the network location — for example, "My Website Files" or the server address.

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/6/7/9/3/67938060e89a4400/image_zxk5pq.png)

With a Web Disk account, managing your site files is faster and easier. It gives you quick desktop access to your server, saving time and effort.

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