Your JIRA Studio instance includes a WebDAV (Web-based Distributed Authoring and Versioning) directory share, which can be used to send us a large database or SVN dump in relation to your initial setup or a support case. The directory has a 1 gigabyte limit.
 | Please note, this directory share is not intended to be used for general file storage |
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Supported WebDAV clients
Depending on your operating system, you may need to install a client to access your web directory. Please refer to the matrix below for details:
| Operating System |
Studio WebDAV Directory compatibility |
Recommended Alternative Client |
| OS X |
All versions of OS X should be compatible. |
We highly recommend Transmit, if you don't want to use the OS X WebDAV functionality. |
| Windows XP |
Windows XP may not work with the Studio WebDAV directory, as compatibility is highly dependant on the service packs and hotfixes that are installed. |
The BitKinex WebDAV Client is a free time-limited DAV
client. Please note that this client has not been tested thoroughly with the Studio WebDAV directory. |
| Windows Vista |
Windows Vista has a working redirector for DAV over HTTPS. Please note that this has not been tested thoroughly with the Studio WebDAV directory. |
The BitKinex WebDAV Client is a free time-limited DAV
client. Please note that this client has not been tested thoroughly with the Studio WebDAV directory. |
| Linux |
Cadaver is known to work well. |
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Accessing your WebDAV directory
Accessing your WebDAV directory in OS X
To access your WebDAV directory in OS X,
- Activate the Finder in OS X and select Connect to Server from the Go menu.
- Enter the following URL:
https://<account>.jira.com/webdav where <account> is the account name that your administrator provided at signup.
note, you must use https, not http
- You will be prompted for a username and password. Enter the username and password that you use to log into Studio.
Accessing your WebDAV directory in Windows XP
To access your WebDAV directory in Windows XP,
Note, there are a number of ways to set up WebDAV access in Windows XP. The method below will allow you to access your WebDAV directory from 'My Network Places.'
- Navigate to 'My Network Places' and click 'Add a network place'.
- The 'Add Network Place Wizard' will display. Click 'Next'.
- A list of service providers will be displayed. Select 'Choose another network location' and click 'Next'.
- You will be prompted to enter a URL in the 'Internet or network address' field on the next page. Enter the following URL and click Next:
https://<account>.jira.com/webdav where <account> is the account name that your administrator provided at signup.
note, you must use https, not http
- You will be prompted for a username and password. Enter the username and password that you use to log into Studio and click 'OK'
- Enter a name that will used to reference the WebDAV directory on your computer. Click 'Next'.
- Click 'Finish'.
Accessing your WebDAV directory in Windows Vista
To access your WebDAV directory in Windows Vista,
Note, there are a number of ways to set up WebDAV access in Windows Vista. This is only one of the methods available.'
- Open 'My Computer' and click 'Map Network Drive'.
- The 'Map Network Drive' screen will display. Click 'Connect to a Web site that you can use to store your documents and pictures', and then click 'Next'.
- Click 'Choose a custom network location', and then click 'Next'.
- You will be prompted to enter a URL in the 'Internet or network address' field on the next page. Enter the following URL and click Next:
https://<account>.jira.com/webdav where <account> is the account name that your administrator provided at signup.
note, you must use https, not http
- You will be prompted for a username and password. Enter the username and password that you use to log into Studio and click 'OK'
Accessing your WebDAV directory in Linux
To access your WebDAV directory in Linux,
Note, there are a number of ways to set up WebDAV access in Linux. This is only one of the methods available.
- Install a WebDAV client. For example, to install Cadaver on Debian/Ubuntu, run sudo apt-get install cadaver.
- Connect to https://<account>.jira.com/webdav, using your Studio username and password, and use the put command to upload a file:
Accessing your WebDAV directory using a client
To access your WebDAV directory using a client,
Please refer to the documentation for your client application for instructions on connecting to a WebDAV directory. Please note that,
- The URL of the WebDAV directory is:
https://<account>.jira.com/webdav where <account> is the account name that your administrator provided at signup.
note, you must use https, not http
- The authentication credentials required to access the WebDAV directory are the username and password that you use to log into Studio.