Mapping the SmartVault Drive Using Transmit

ADMIN USER

One way to use SmartVault on a Mac is by mapping a drive using Transmit 5, a third-party WebDAV client. This connection allows you to drag and drop files, copy/paste folders, and manage SmartVault documents directly from your Mac.

You can also map the SmartVault Drive on a Mac using Finder or alternative WebDAV clients.

Setting Up SmartVault Drive in Transmit 5

  1. Open Transmit 5
    • Launch Transmit 5 on your Mac.
    • Click Quick Connect, or go to Servers > Add New Server to save the connection for future use.
  2. Enter WebDAV Connection Details
    • In the Protocol dropdown, select WebDAV (HTTPS).
    • Fill in the following fields:
      • Server Address: docs.smartvault.com
      • Port: (This is auto-filled)
      • Username: Your SmartVault email address
      • Password: Your SmartVault password
      • Remote Path: This field is optional and can be left blank unless a specific path is required
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  3. Connect and Save for Future Use
    • Click Connect to establish the session.
    • If you want to save this connection, click Add to Servers or go to Servers > Add... after entering the details.

Using Transmit with SmartVault

Once connected, the SmartVault Drive will appear in Transmit's right-hand panel, allowing you to:

  • Drag and drop files from your Mac (left panel) into SmartVault (right panel).
  • Right-click on files to rename, delete, or move them.
  • Create folders by right-clicking and selecting New Folder.
  • Open files by right-clicking and choosing Open. (Note: Double-clicking downloads files instead of opening them.)
  • Save edits directly into SmartVault when closing a file.

Important Considerations

  • Permissions Required: You must have an Admin or Employee SmartVault license to use SmartVault Drive. Guest users do not have access.
  • WebDAV Limitations: Performance may be affected if handling large files or high volumes of data.
  • Support Notice: SmartVault does not provide technical support for Transmit.
  • Alternative Connection Methods: See Mapping the SmartVault Drive on a Mac for other setup options.
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