Overview
This node enables interaction with a WebDAV server using NTLM authentication. It supports operations on both files and folders stored on the WebDAV server. Specifically, for the "Folder" resource with the "Get" operation, the node retrieves information about a folder located at a specified path in the WebDAV storage.
Common scenarios where this node is beneficial include:
- Automating file management tasks on a WebDAV server.
- Integrating WebDAV folder data retrieval into workflows, such as listing folder contents or verifying folder existence.
- Using NTLM authentication to securely access corporate or legacy WebDAV servers.
Practical example:
- Retrieve metadata or list contents of a folder at
/documents/reportson a secured WebDAV server to process or route files downstream in an automation workflow.
Properties
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Path | The path to the folder in the WebDAV storage to retrieve information from. This must be a valid folder path on the server. |
Output
The node outputs an array of JSON objects representing the results of the folder operation(s). For the "Get" operation on a folder, each JSON object typically contains metadata about the folder or its contents retrieved from the WebDAV server. The exact structure depends on the WebDAV server's response but generally includes properties like folder name, path, creation date, modification date, and possibly child items.
If multiple items are returned (e.g., folder contents), each item will be a separate JSON object in the output array.
The node does not explicitly handle binary data output for folder operations.
Dependencies
- Requires a WebDAV server accessible via NTLM authentication.
- Needs an API key credential configured in n8n that provides the necessary NTLM authentication details.
- Uses an internal WebDAV client library to communicate with the server.
Troubleshooting
Common issues:
- Incorrect folder path leading to errors or empty results.
- Authentication failures due to invalid or missing NTLM credentials.
- Network connectivity problems preventing access to the WebDAV server.
Error messages:
"Unsupported resource": Occurs if an unsupported resource type is selected; ensure "Folder" is chosen for folder operations.- Authentication errors: Verify that the API key credential for NTLM authentication is correctly set up.
- Folder not found or access denied: Check the folder path and permissions on the WebDAV server.