---
title: "Installing CTERA Drive Connect"
slug: "installing-ctera-drive-connect"
tags: ["Connect", "WebDAV", "Drive"]
updated: 2026-10-24T18:42:53Z
published: 2026-10-24T18:42:53Z
canonical: "kb.ctera.com/installing-ctera-drive-connect"
---

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# Installing CTERA Drive Connect

Download CTERA Drive Connect from CTERA. The download is free by contacting [CTERA Support](https://www.ctera.com/support/).

## Windows

1. Install CTERA Drive Connect on a Windows platform by double-clicking the downloaded file to run the installation wizard.
2. Follow the installation wizard instructions.

## macOS

1. Install CTERA Drive Connect on a macOS platform by moving the application package to the **Applications** directory on your computer.
2. In **Finder**, double-click the package to run the installation wizard.
3. Follow the installation wizard instructions.
**Note**

If prompted, enter your password and click **Install Software**.

CTERA Drive Connect is installed. It is added as an extension. **Extensions** is located under **Others** in **System Settings > Privacy & Security**.
4. In **Finder** select **Desktop** and then choose **View > Show View Options** from the menu bar.  

![image.png](https://cdn.document360.io/30792387-cdcb-4791-aa14-94929bbcd3fe/Images/Documentation/image-BNII5EDE.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-11T04%3A07%3A29Z&se=2026-11-11T05%3A07%3A29Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=jSYvVN3Wz9jtzwcidb%2FFD68Kx2IrXAZM5rKFNGHMi3I%3D)
**Notes**

If **Desktop** is not displayed, in **Finder Settings > Sidebar** check the **Desktop** option.

The display can be different, dependent on your version and starting point.
5. Clear the **Show icon preview** option.  

Depending on your Mac version, clearing **Show icon preview** also disables **Calculate all sizes**.
6. Click **Use as Defaults** and close the window.