All Your Files.
Any Device. Anywhere.
Secure access to SharePoint, OneDrive, file servers, Azure, and S3. From browser, desktop, or mobile. No VPN. No migration. No complexity.
File Access Should Not Be This Hard
There is a better way.
MyWorkDrive: Secure Access
to All Your Storage. From Anywhere.
MyWorkDrive connects to your existing storage, wherever it lives, and gives users secure access from any device. Browser, mapped drive, or mobile app. No VPN tunnels. No file migration. No new storage to manage.
Connect Any Storage Source
- Unified access across everything
- Existing permissions enforced
- One platform for IT to manage
Access From Any Device
- Web Client — any browser
- Mapped Drive — Windows & macOS
- Mobile Apps — iOS & Android
Security Without Friction
- DLP controls & watermarking
- SSO & MFA with your IdP
- Unified audit logs for SIEM
Deploy In Hours. Not Months.
Install MyWorkDrive
Deploy on any Windows Server, on-premises
or in Azure. Lightweight installation with
no complex prerequisites.
Connect Your Identity
Integrate with Active Directory or Microsoft
Entra ID. Add SSO through Okta, Duo, ADFS,
or any SAML provider.
Connect Your Storage
Add Windows file shares, SharePoint, OneDrive, Azure
Files, Azure Blob, or S3. Existing permissions enforced
automatically.
Access From Anywhere
Users log in with existing credentials via web browser, mapped drive, or mobile app. No VPN. No training required.
Built For How You Actually Work
Unified Storage Access
Remote Access Without VPN
Regulated Industries
Managed Service Providers
The Difference Is Immediate
- VPN tickets dominate your helpdesk queue
- Users can't find files across systems
- Azure storage sits underutilized and too hard to access
- SharePoint migration stalled at 18 months
- No unified audit trail for compliance
- E3/E5 licenses for users who just need files
- M&A means months of integration work
- HTTPS access from any network, no VPN needed
- One interface for all storage systems
- Azure Files and Blob work like local shares
- Deploy in days while you plan (or skip) migration
- Unified logging across every repository
- Browser editing enables F3 for light users
- Present files from multiple forests immediately
How We Compare
Different approaches to remote file access. Here's how they stack up.
Security That Satisfies Auditors
Built for regulated industries. HIPAA, CMMC, GDPR, FINRA, and more. We've got the controls you need.
Single port 443. No SMB/NetBIOS exposure. Every request authenticated and authorized. Never trust, always verify.
Zero Trust Architecture
Single port 443. No SMB/NetBIOS exposure. Every request authenticated and authorized. Never trust, always verify.
Data Loss Prevention
Block downloads, add watermarks, restrict clipboard, require device approval. Configure per share, per user, or per group.
Unified Audit Logging
One audit trail across all connected storage. Export to your SIEM via Syslog. Complete visibility for compliance and forensics.
Data Sovereignty
Self-hosted on your infrastructure. Files never transit third-party servers. Your data stays under your control, in your jurisdiction.
Identity Integration
Your IdP stays in charge. Active Directory, Entra ID, SAML SSO. Conditional Access policies flow through. MFA via Duo, Okta, Ping.
Least Privilege Enforced
MyWorkDrive can only restrict access, never elevate. Users can't gain permissions through MyWorkDrive beyond what NTFS or tenant ACLs allow.
What IT Leaders Say
Pros: The ease of use for end users. Removal of VPN headache. Tons of security and compliance features. Cost. Network drive map.
Cons: The software is in my opinion perfect. The setup on server side does require some technical skill sets that some may not have, however, their support team will walk you through it. Not meant for large video files.
Pros: Rock solid uptime and phenomenal support.
Cons: None, the product works exactly as intended.
Pros: Version 4 added direct integration into Word, Excel and PowerPoint for iOS, plus seamless Duo 2FA in Office apps users can truly work anywhere.
Cons: None noted.
Pros: Easy to deploy, maintain and upgrade; enhanced security via Duo keeps our data well protected.
Cons: Browser graphics have room for improvement.
Pros: Cloud storage with restricted access, Office 365 editing, two factor authentication, all in one collaboration tool.
Cons: None, everything works fine.
Pros: Only product that met our requirements for remote access, security and cost; unlimited user licensing and on site storage save money.
Cons: Needed to contact support to keep the same URL when moving from trial to paid.
Pros: Ridiculously easy remote access with perfect O365 integration, remote editing without downloads. Ideal for teachers and pupils.
Cons: iPad app isn't as integrated yet, but improvements are on the roadmap.
Pros: Seamless drive mapping without Office 365; critical for our environment.
Cons: Remote drive map setup was tricky, but support helped us through.
Pros: Straight forward install, intuitive UI, bulletproof operation, lightning fast support when increasing licenses.
Cons: None so far.
Pros: Very similar look and feel to SharePoint; intuitive upload/download of folders and files.
Cons: Initially thought there was no two factor option, but Duo and SAML are actually supported.
Cons: The inability to search for a file. We have very large network files, and not being able to search makes things much more difficult.
Pros: It's accessible anywhere and anytime. It also ties in with our file server so we always know the original source and not a copy somewhere in the cloud.
Cons: We have a very large data set, in the multi terabytes. Due to its size, we needed to implement a more robust search feature (with some added cost) because native Windows tools had reached their limits.
Pros: The MWD solution is a lightweight application to install, easy to use and integrates with our Active Directory so need for users to have another set of credentials. The options to map multiple types of file shares for users to interact with in a single interface is great. A key is also the 2FA option to integrate with our existing DUO platform. I would also say that the support I received, especially during the initial setup was great - very responsive.
Cons: Not really a con but I wouldn't mind if the web interface could be a bit more customized but this is simply a design option and nothing is limited for usability.
Pros: Simple to deploy and does the job well. Has many authentication and 2fa options for organization security.
Cons: Mac client could be improved but understandably that cant always be helped with apples integration attitude.
Pros: Ease of setup and deployment. We started this when our firewall ran out of licenses to have all users be able to connect from home during Covid. Within the week all users were able to connect securely and quickly.
Cons: Setup on older servers needed tweaking but all in all got it installed for 3 of 4 clients quickly.
Cons: There's nothing I don't like, but I would like a bit more integration with mobile devices. The mobile app is great, the performance is amazing, but what I'd like to be able to do is have MyWorkDrive be a location to place docs from emails, and photos from gallery.
Pros: The mobile client is helpful when offsite and easy to use.
Cons: The configuration does not give you a lot of options.
Pros: Fast file browsing, Very solution oriented, good product, good support.
Cons: When using the MS office online integration, it slowdown/delay.
Simple Pricing.
No Storage Fees.
$5
- Unlimited storage connections
- Web, mapped drive, and mobile clients
- DLP and security controls
- SSO and MFA support
Frequently Asked Questions
What is MyWorkDrive?
MyWorkDrive is a secure remote file access solution that enables users to access and collaborate on files stored on both on-premises and cloud-based file servers without a VPN, syncing, or migrating data. It runs on your existing Windows infrastructure and integrates with Active Directory or Entra ID, providing secure access via web browser, mapped drive, or mobile apps. MyWorkDrive is not a hosted storage provider.
How does MyWorkDrive work?
MyWorkDrive installs on a Windows Server and connects to your existing file shares, whether on-premises or in the cloud. It provides secure, VPN-free access to those files through mapped drive, web browser, or mobile app clients. Users log in with their existing Active Directory or Entra ID credentials, and original file permissions are enforced. Files always stay on your servers and are never stored by MyWorkDrive.
What are the benefits of using MyWorkDrive?
MyWorkDrive makes secure remote file access simple and seamless, without the need for a VPN or file syncing. It enhances productivity with real-time collaboration through Office Online, while keeping files stored safely on your own servers. Built-in support for Active Directory or Entra ID, data leak prevention, two-factor authentication, and detailed audit logging ensure enterprise-grade security and compliance.
Is MyWorkDrive secure?
Yes. MyWorkDrive uses encrypted HTTPS connections, multi-factor authentication (MFA), and integrates with SSO providers to ensure secure access. It supports SHA-256 encryption for data in transit and at rest, enforces role-based permissions, and provides full audit logging. Advanced data leak prevention features block unauthorized downloads, sharing, and screen captures. MyWorkDrive helps organizations meet strict compliance requirements including GDPR, HIPAA, FINRA, CMMC, FEDRAMP, and FIPS while keeping all files securely stored on your own servers.
Can I access MyWorkDrive from anywhere?
Yes, MyWorkDrive is accessible from any location with an internet connection via the use of Mac and Windows desktops, iOS and Android devices, or any modern web browser.