davfs2davfs2conf

davfs2conf is a configuration file used by the davfs2 software, which allows Linux and Unix-like systems to mount WebDAV (Web Distributed Authoring and Versioning) file systems. This file is typically located at /etc/davfs2/davfs2.conf.

The davfs2conf file contains various options that control the behavior of davfs2, including how it connects to WebDAV servers and how it handles mounted file systems. These options can be used to customize settings such as the default username and password, the timeout for connections, and whether to use certain security protocols.

Users can edit davfs2conf to modify these settings. For example, they might specify a default username for all WebDAV mounts to simplify the mounting process. Another common use is to adjust network timeouts to prevent mounts from hanging indefinitely if a server is unresponsive. Security-related options, like disabling certain SSL/TLS versions or enabling specific authentication methods, can also be configured here.

Changes made to davfs2conf generally take effect the next time a WebDAV file system is mounted using davfs2. The file uses a simple key-value pair format, where each line typically consists of an option name followed by its value, separated by whitespace. Comments can be added using the '#' character. It is important to be cautious when editing this file, as incorrect settings can lead to mounting failures or security vulnerabilities.