WebDAV
WebDAV (Web Distributed Authoring and Versioning) allows you to connect your pCloud account to third-party software and services that support the WebDAV protocol.
It is useful for:
- Reference managers, such as Zotero
- File managers with WebDAV support
- Backup applications
- NAS devices, including Synology and QNAP
- Applications that require a WebDAV storage location
WebDAV connection settings
| Data region | Server | Port |
|---|---|---|
| US | https://webdav.pcloud.com | 443 |
| EU | https://ewebdav.pcloud.com | 443 |
- Username: Your pCloud email address
- Password: Your pCloud password
Enter these details in the connection settings of your supported application, file manager, or NAS device.
WebDAV and large transfers
WebDAV is best for smaller transfers or integrations where it is the required connection method.
It is not recommended for very large or frequent backups, as long transfers may be interrupted. For large NAS backups, use rsync where possible.
WebDAV troubleshooting
If you cannot connect:
- Check that you are using the correct server for your data region.
- Confirm that your pCloud email address and password are correct.
- Make sure that your application supports WebDAV.
- If 2FA is enabled, approve the connection through the email notification.
If you receive a login notification from IP address 45.131.244.6, this can be normal when using WebDAV. The IP address belongs to pCloud.
rsync
rsync is designed for efficient file synchronization and is the recommended protocol for large, recurring backups.
Before each transfer, rsync compares the local source and the destination in pCloud. After the first full backup, it transfers only files that are new or have changed. This can significantly reduce the transfer time and bandwidth required for scheduled NAS or server backups.
rsync connection settings
| Data region | Server | Port |
|---|---|---|
| US | rsync.pcloud.com | 22 |
| EU | ersync.pcloud.com | 22 |
- Username: Your pCloud email address
- Password: Your pCloud password
- Connection type: SSH
Example rsync command
rsync -av -e ssh/ " " @rsync.pcloud.com://
For EU accounts, replace rsync.pcloud.com with ersync.pcloud.com.
When to use rsync
Use rsync when you need to:
- Back up a NAS or server on a schedule
- Transfer large folders
- Create a one-way backup to pCloud
- Avoid re-uploading unchanged files
Using file transfer protocols with two-factor authentication
You can use WebDAV and rsync while two-factor authentication (2FA) is enabled on your pCloud account.
When you connect for the first time or from a new device or location:
- Enter your pCloud email address and password in the selected protocol or application.
- You will receive a New login attempt. Is this you? email.
- Open the email and select Yes, it’s me.
- The connection will then be approved.
You do not need to disable 2FA to use these protocols.
Security and Crypto Folder
WebDAV uses HTTPS on port 443. rsync uses SSH on port 22. Both protocols encrypt data while it is transferred.
Once files are stored on pCloud servers, they are protected with 256-bit AES server-side encryption.
The Crypto Folder cannot be accessed through WebDAV or rsync. To upload files to the Crypto Folder, use a pCloud application that supports Crypto access.