Can I upload files to my course(s) using webdav or ftp?

rdecker
Community Novice
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I've used WebCT, Moodle and Blackboard. In those LMSes I've been able to upload my course files using webdav or ftp. Can I do the same with Canvas?

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kona
Community Champion

 @rdecker , greetings! It looks like you’ve stumped this group, but I’ve shared this with the Canvas Developers‌ group in the Communith to see if they can help!

Kona

rdecker
Community Novice

Thanks Kona.

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jsavage2
Community Contributor

Hi Randolph,

The short answer (assuming you’re talking about an Instructure-hosted instance) is “no”. Canvas leverages Amazon’s storage cloud in a different way than LMS built on “traditional” LAMP platforms.

Bulk upload is possible via the GUI (https://community.canvaslms.com/docs/DOC-12732-415241386), but if you want direct access to files from a computer, that needs to scripted via the API.

Best,

--jay

Chris_Hofer
Community Coach
Community Coach

 @rdecker ...

I don't have experience with webdav or ftp, so I don't really know the reasons why you'd like to upload files to a course in that way.  However, have you considered zipping up your files and then extracting them using the tools that Canvas provides?  How do I upload ZIP files as an instructor?  Or, in your File Explorer on your computer, you can select a bunch of files all at one time then drag and drop them into your "Files" area of your course.  How do I upload a file to a course?  Or, there is this option, too: https://community.canvaslms.com/docs/DOC-12732-415241386 

Hope this helps!

rdecker
Community Novice

Thanks Chris. Yes I do know to zip files and upload them. However, I like using Dreamweaver to manage websites. I've used it for years and it's very easy to design pages, manage them locally and upload them with a click.

Sincerely,

Randolph Decker

Instructor

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