Getting Started: Creating a new site connection to a server

Getting Started: Creating a new site connection to a server

In order to use WebDrive to create a connection to a server: 

1. Open WebDrive
2. Click the "+" icon in the upper area of the main menu to start adding a new connection
3. Select the appropriate server type for your connection (SFTP, WebDAV, SharePoint, Google Drive, etc.)
4. Choose a name for your connection or accept the default name provided based on the connection type
5. Enter valid credentials and any applicable connection information
6. Select the drive letter on your computer that you would like to use for this connection
7. Optional: Configure any desired settings available in the menus on screen
8. Click "Save" to finish and create the connection
9. Now back at the main screen, you should see your created site connection. Click on the drive icon to Connect to the server

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