Overview
This node enables interaction with a WebDAV server using NTLM authentication. It supports operations on files and folders stored remotely via the WebDAV protocol. The "Download" operation for the "File" resource allows users to retrieve files from the remote storage by specifying their path.
Common scenarios include:
- Automating file retrieval from a corporate or cloud WebDAV server that requires NTLM authentication.
- Integrating WebDAV-hosted documents into workflows for processing, backup, or analysis.
- Downloading configuration or data files from secured WebDAV shares as part of an automated pipeline.
Example: A user wants to download a report stored on a company WebDAV server. By providing the file path, this node fetches the file content for further use in the workflow.
Properties
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Path | The full path to the file in the WebDAV storage that you want to download. This is a required string input. |
Output
The node outputs an array of JSON objects representing the results of the requested operations. For the "Download" file operation, each output item typically contains the downloaded file's data in the json field. If the node supports binary data output (common for file downloads), the binary content of the file will be available in the binary property of the output item, allowing subsequent nodes to process or save the file.
Dependencies
- Requires access to a WebDAV server configured with NTLM authentication.
- Needs an API key credential for authenticating against the WebDAV service.
- The node depends on internal helper functions to handle WebDAV client creation and file/folder operations.
- No additional external services are required beyond the WebDAV server itself.
Troubleshooting
Common issues:
- Incorrect file path: Ensure the specified path exists on the WebDAV server; otherwise, the node may throw a "file not found" error.
- Authentication failures: Verify that the provided API key credential has correct NTLM credentials and permissions.
- Network connectivity problems: Confirm that the WebDAV server is reachable from the n8n instance.
Error messages:
"Unsupported resource": Occurs if an invalid resource type is selected; ensure "File" or "Folder" is chosen.- Errors related to file operations usually indicate permission issues or incorrect paths.
Resolving these typically involves verifying credentials, checking file paths, and ensuring network access.