WebDrive
Drive mapping software
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WebDrive is a drive mapping utility that supports accessing remote file servers using open FTP, FTPS, SFTP, and WebDAV protocols,[2] and proprietary or vendor-specific protocols. It can be run as a Windows service and supports automatic mounting on system startup.
| WebDrive | |
|---|---|
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| Original author | John C. Glavin[1] |
| Developer | South River Technologies (originally Riverfront Software) |
| Initial release | December 31, 1997 |
| Stable release | v2019
/ February 26, 2019 |
| Operating system | Windows, OS X, Android and iOS |
| Available in | English |
| License | Proprietary |
| Website | https://www.webdrive.com |
History and use
Though associated with traditional FTP protocols, WebDrive has had a long history of being considered a unique type of FTP client because it made remote folders look like part of the native operating system's file manager rather than display a "two pane" view (a.k.a. an "orthodox file manager") used by most FTP clients.[3][4] As of 2014, its publisher claimed over 5 million installations[5] and it remains a popular utility on college campuses[6][7][8] and similar organizations with "casual" file transfer needs.
A Mac edition was introduced in September 2009[9] and mobile editions for the iOS and Android were introduced in November 2013 and March 2014 respectively.[10]
Through at least 2002 Novell rebranded an earlier version of WebDrive as NetDrive and also added iFolder transfer support to its rebranded edition.[11]