How to Create an Additional Web Disk Account in cPanel on Tublat

Introduction

Web Disk (also known as WebDAV) lets you manage, upload, and work with your hosting files as though they were on your local computer. Sometimes your main Web Disk account isn’t enough—maybe you want to grant restricted file access to a collaborator. With Tublat hosting, you can create additional Web Disk accounts in cPanel, each with its own username, password, and directory scope. This guide will walk you through setup, permissions, and best practices.

What Is a Web Disk & Why Use Additional Accounts

• Web Disk / WebDAV is a protocol that allows remote file management over HTTP, so you can drag and drop files as if they were in a mounted drive.

• Having additional Web Disk accounts allows controlled access: each account can be limited to a specific directory, reducing risk of unauthorized file changes.

• Useful when giving collaborators or clients upload/edit access to parts of your site without exposing the entire root.

• Keeps your primary Web Disk credentials secure and allows auditability per user account.

Prerequisites

Before creating an additional Web Disk account, ensure:

1. Your hosting plan supports Web Disk / WebDAV on Tublat.

2. You have cPanel access with permission to manage Web Disk accounts.

3. You know the directory path you want the account to have access to.

4. You’ll assign a strong password for each account.

5. You understand the access level (read, write, delete) you intend to grant.

Step-by-Step: Create an Additional Web Disk Account in cPanel

1. Log into Tublat cPanel
   Use your credentials to access your domain’s cPanel panel.

2. Find the Web Disk / WebDAV section
   In cPanel, search for Web Disk, or locate it under the Files or Advanced category.

3. Click “Create Web Disk Account” or “Add Web Disk”
   Depending on theme or version, you'll see an interface to add a new account.

4. Configure account settings

   • Username: Choose a unique name (e.g. editor1, uploaddoc).

   • Domain / Path: Select the domain and specify the directory the account should access (e.g. public_html/uploads).

   • Password: Enter a strong password (use uppercase/lowercase, numbers, symbols).

   • Permissions / Access level: Choose if the account should have read only, write, or delete privileges.

5. Create the account
   Click Create or Add to generate the Web Disk account. cPanel will show connection instructions (URL, login credentials, recommended settings).

6. Use the account
   Use the provided credentials in a WebDAV client (Windows Explorer, macOS Finder, or third-party apps) to mount the remote directory. The connection string typically resembles https://yourdomain.com:2078/ or similar.

7. Verify the access
   Upload a test file or create a folder to ensure that the privileges are working correctly within the designated directory.

Permissions, Limitations & Best Practices

• Scope the directory carefully: restrict the root path to the directory this account should manage to avoid exposure of sensitive areas.

• Use strong passwords and change them periodically.

• Set appropriate permissions: if the user only needs upload capability, avoid giving delete or write rights to critical directories.

• Delete or disable accounts when no longer needed.

• Check for client compatibility: some WebDAV clients handle SSL or port 2078 differently—adjust firewall or SSL settings as needed.

• Document the accounts you create (who uses them, purpose) to keep track.

Common Issues & Troubleshooting

• Cannot mount Web Disk: check that your firewall or hosting configuration allows WebDAV ports (e.g. 2078).

• Permission denied / cannot write: ensure the directory path matches the configured scope and the account has write permission.

• SSL certificate errors: use https:// and ensure your domain has a valid SSL certificate.

• Account not visible: confirm you created the Web Disk account under the correct domain in cPanel.

• Conflicts with main account: separate login credentials and avoid overlapping directory paths.

Why This Matters for Tublat Users

For Tublat customers, having the ability to create additional Web Disk accounts in cPanel gives you fine-grained control over file access. You can delegate upload and editing access to collaborators, contractors, or clients without sharing your main credentials. This enhances security, accountability, and operational flexibility. With this feature, you can compartmentalize access to parts of your website—ensuring that each user works within allowed limits while keeping the integrity of the rest of your site intact.