davfs2
davfs2 is a free Linux file system driver that mounts WebDAV resources within the local file system, allowing applications to use them through a familiar fil…
What davfs2 is
davfs2 is a free Linux file system driver that mounts WebDAV resources within the local file system, allowing applications to use them through a familiar file interface. The project describes uses such as accessing documents from different locations, creating a workspace for a geographically distributed group, or editing a website through WebDAV. Connections support SSL, proxies, HTTP Basic and Digest authentication, and client certificates. The driver runs as a userspace daemon and integrates with Linux through FUSE; the manual also documents Coda support. It keeps local copies of open files, so the machine needs enough local disk space for them. Non-root users need an /etc/fstab entry and membership in the davfs2 group to mount resources. Mounting requires root privileges before the daemon changes its user and group IDs. Mounts always use nosuid and nodev, and local Unix ownership or permission changes are not sent to the WebDAV server. Installation requires the neon library and a kernel with Coda or FUSE support. davfs2 is listed under GPL-3.0-or-later.
Good
- Free software under GPL-3.0-or-later.
- Supports SSL, proxies, and two HTTP authentication methods.
- Works through Linux FUSE, with Coda also documented.
- Can serve as a workspace for geographically distributed groups.
Watch out
- Open files require sufficient local disk space.
- Non-root mounts require configuration and group membership.
- Local permission changes are not sent to the server.
- Installation requires neon and Coda or FUSE kernel support.
Who it suits
It suits Linux users who want applications to access WebDAV resources through the local file system, including distributed work groups and website editors.
Verdict
davfs2 makes WebDAV resources available through the Linux file system interface and supports several connection options. Account for its local-copy disk use and mount prerequisites before choosing it.
Plans and prices
From davfs2's own pricing page, checked 7 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| davfs2 | Free | Free software; GPL-3.0-or-later |
The facts
Each one read from davfs2's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Dependencies
- The installation instructions list the neon library and a kernel with either Coda or FUSE support as prerequisites.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Intended uses
- The project describes using it to access documents from different locations, provide a workspace for a geographically distributed work group, or edit a website through WebDAV.checked 7 Oct 2026
- License
- The Fedora package page lists davfs2 under GPL-3.0-or-later.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Local file copies
- davfs2 keeps local copies of open files, so available local disk space must be sufficient for them.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Local permissions
- Unix ownership and permission changes apply locally and are not conveyed to the WebDAV server.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Mount restrictions
- The manual says nosuid and nodev are always set, and even root cannot change them.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Privilege handling
- The manual says mount.davfs needs root privileges to mount, then changes its user and group IDs when entering daemon mode.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- davfs2 is a Linux file system driver that mounts a WebDAV resource in the local file system so applications can use it through the file system interface.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Release
- A Savannah release mirror lists davfs2-1.7.3.tar.gz dated March 12, 2026.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Support channel
- The README points users to the davfs2 support tracker on Savannah.checked 7 Oct 2026
- User mounts
- The README says non-root users need an /etc/fstab entry and membership in the davfs2 group to mount resources.checked 7 Oct 2026
- WebDAV support
- davfs2 supports SSL, proxies, HTTP Basic and Digest authentication, and client certificates.checked 7 Oct 2026
Where it runs
- Linux integration
- davfs2 runs as a userspace daemon and integrates with the Linux virtual file system through FUSE; the manual also documents Coda support.checked 7 Oct 2026
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