Using WebDAV to Upload Files to HuskyCT
 
Basic Procedure for Windows Users:
   
1. Create a "Network Place" for the File Manager of your HuskyCT class
   
2. Using Windows Explorer, drag files on your computer to the HuskyCT section Network Place
             
Detailed Instructions:
             
Step 1 - Create a Network Place for your HuskyCT class
      
  
1.Copy the WebDAV address
 
  
a.
 Login to HuskyCT and choose the course title for the class you are interested in.   
 

 

b.

 

From the Build Tab, click on File Manager
 

c.


Click on option menu icon

Click on "View WebDAV Info" option
 

d.


The highlighted WebDAV address will appear

Use Ctrl + C keys on your keyboard to copy the address

  or    
 

Right-click on the highlighted address and choose Copy from the menu that appears

Click OK to close window

2. Create the Network Place (NOTE: these directions are for Windows XP)
         
 a.
 Click on START and then My Network Places     
 
 b.
 Click on "Add a network place"
The Add a Network Place Wizard will open
  
 
 c.
 Select "Choose another network location" then click Next
  
 
 
d.


Paste the WebDAV address in the box provided

 

To paste the address:

Use Ctrl + V keys
or
Right-click inside the box and choose Paste
 
e.
Enter your NetID and password when prompted		   
 
 
f.


Rename the network place if you wish to  
   (such as ENGL 111 section 10)   

   
       

g.
Click Next
h.

Click Finish
  NOTE: a login window may pop up.
Enter your NetID and password as for HuskyCT		    
 
 
The web folder just created for your HuskyCT class site should now show under "My Network Places" in your computer's file directory.
 
Step 2 - Using Windows Explorer, drag files to the HuskyCT Network Place
         
1.
 Open Windows Explorer (START >> Programs >> Accessories >> Windows Explorer)
 

2.

Click on the Network Place folder you created for your HuskyCT site

3.


A flashlight icon will appear and begin "looking" for the files

A "Connect to lms.uconn.edu" window will appear

Enter your NetID and password

Click OK

 

4.

 

The list of files currently in the File Manager for that class site will appear


5.


Click on START >> My Documents >> and then the folder where your files are

Select the files you wish to upload to your HuskyCT site
 
 
6.

Drag the selected files to the Network Place folder created for your HuskyCT class site

NOTE: if you encounter any problems dragging the files, you can use Copy and Paste
The files you dragged/copied should now appear in your Network Place folder.

When you log into your HuskyCT site these files will also appear in the File Manager