Office uri how to implement

Question

Hello,

I have asp.net core application hosted in IIS and I've added virtual directory which contains bunch of Office files. Created a Office URI so I can open files directly in desktop applications but they are always opening in read-only mode. Permissions for editing files are given.

Link looks something like this <a href="ms-word:ofe|u|https://localhost:5001/WordFiles/filename.docx">Open in word</a>

What is needed to implement so I can edit the files as well or is this even possible without Sharepoint ?

Answer 1

You need to implement the WebDAV protocol.

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/iis/install/installing-publishing-technologies/installing-and-configuring-webdav-on-iis