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docs(user): add slow WebDAV performance to Known Problems section
Performance degradation when using WebDAV with a regular password instead of an application password was only mentioned as a general note at the top of the page. Users troubleshooting slow transfers are unlikely to find it there. Added a dedicated Problem/Solution entry in the Known Problems section with keywords (slow, times out) to improve discoverability. Fixes #13920 Signed-off-by: skjnldsv <skjnldsv@protonmail.com>
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Problem
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^^^^^^^
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WebDAV access is very slow or times out.
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Solution
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When using a third-party WebDAV client (including your operating system's built-in
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client), you should authenticate with an **application password** rather than your
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regular account password. Using a regular password carries a significant performance
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penalty because Nextcloud must perform additional work to verify it on every request.
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Using an application password removes this overhead and can improve transfer speeds
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substantially.
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To create an application password, log in to the Nextcloud web interface, click your
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avatar, choose **Personal settings**, then open the **Security** section in the left
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sidebar and scroll to the bottom. Create an app password there and use it in your
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WebDAV client instead of your main password.
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Windows does not connect using HTTPS.

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