Windows / Mac File Server

Learn how to connect Couchdrop to a Windows or OSX File Server

Introduction

Couchdrop supports Microsoft Windows and Apple OSX using a lightweight agent that is installed directly on the file server, another server, or on a virtual machine.

The agent uses a shared token for authentication and communicates with Couchdrop's infrastructure via secure HTTPS calls. The agent can be run in a standalone fashion or as a service.

We do not recommend installing the agent directly on the target file server. If possible, use a VM and connect via mapped network drives.

Requirements

To connect a Windows / OSX file server to Couchdrop you will need:

• Remote access via RDP to the file server or a suitable VM

• To have an administrator account

• A reliable internet connection

• A minimum of 16GB and 2 cores on the host or virtual machine

• To be running Windows 10 or above (for Windows Servers)

For a full list of requirements, see Server Requirements.

Configuration Steps

1. Log in to Couchdrop and add a new integration, either from +New > Connect Integration or the Integrations sidebar

2. Click to add a new integration or Storage connector (Cloud Folder)

3. Select Windows/OSX Server from the list of available connections

4. Name the connection and create a cloud folder for Couchdrop

5. Copy the Agent Token and download the agent. This token is only viewable once so be sure to copy it before leaving the screen.

6. Log in to the remote target file server as an administrator

7. Install the agent and launch it

8. Paste the Agent Token from Couchdrop and click Connect. After a few seconds, the status indicator should change to show that the server is connected to Couchdrop.

9. Return to the Couchdrop interface, click Test and Save.