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API Reference

Complete reference for WebPal's programmatic interfaces: XML Web Service API, REST API, and WebDAV protocol.

Reference Last Updated: May 2026 WebPal 4.2+

WebPal provides several programmatic interfaces for integration with external systems. Choose the API that best fits your use case:

XML Web Service API

A legacy but fully-featured XML-over-HTTP API with 60+ commands for complete control over documents, folders, users, and sharing.

Legacy Full-Featured

REST API

A modern JSON REST API with Sanctum token authentication, ideal for web and mobile applications.

Modern JSON

WebDAV API

Standard filesystem-over-HTTP protocol compatible with any WebDAV client, enabling file sync and mounting as a network drive.

Standard File Sync

Choosing an API

Use Case Recommended API
Web or mobile application REST API
Legacy integration or advanced automation XML Web Service API
File synchronization or network drive mounting WebDAV API
Desktop file browser integration WebDAV API

Authentication Overview

Each API has its own authentication method:

  • XML Web Service API — Session-based authentication via login command
  • REST API — Sanctum token authentication or cookie-based session
  • WebDAV — HTTP Basic authentication with username and password

For detailed authentication instructions, refer to each API's documentation page.