Username:

Click here to connect 

You will need to authenticate with your username and password in the dialog box like this:

Username: Password:

your username your logon password

 

Alternate Connection Method

Another way to connect to your home folder as a web folder is to use the My Network Places wizard.

NOTE - These instructions apply to Windows 2000 and XP

To create a Web Folder open up My Network Places (by double clicking on the icon). My Network Places is typically found on your desktop. If not, look under My Computer for My Network Places.

You then want to double click on Add Network Place in order to create a web folder.

Type the following into the Location box:

https://yourhowto.org/~username

Replace username with your logon username as appropriate.

Once you click on Finish, you will see an authentication box. Enter your details and your web folder should open up.

Limitations of Web Folders

WebFolders support direct editing for certain types of office files including Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Direct editing of Access database and many other file types may not be supported. It is generally meant for uploading and downloading of files and folders using drag-n-drop method. It also supports other standard file and folder operations including cut-n-paste, delete, rename etc.

WebFolders is an excellent tool for drag-n-drop and direct edits of certain office files including Word, Excel and PowerPoint. However, it has certain limitations, especially with respect to folder names. It may not display folder names correctly, or may not allow navigation into the folders correctly if they contain non-ASCI characters including & and # among others.