Log on to Drive and Photo Service (PDS) Developer Edition through a browser, PC client, or mobile client to manage files and browse photo albums.
Logon methods
PDS Developer Edition supports three logon methods: Web UI, PC client, and mobile client. Each method works with multiple account systems. To connect an account, see Account connection.
Web UI logon
Log on directly through a browser — no client installation needed. Use this method for quick access or when working across different devices.
PDS console logon: Available to super administrators with PDS console permissions only.
General logon method: Available to all users.
For more information, see BasicUI.
PC client and mobile client logon
Choose based on your workflow:
PC client: Best for complex business workflows and long-running sessions.
Mobile client: Best for mobile work — upload and download files from anywhere.
PC client: Available to all users.
Mobile client: The Developer Edition supports Enterprise Edition mobile client logon. Access your developer domain through enterprise-specific logon. For supported versions and downloads, see Mobile client download and installation.
For more information, see PC client and mobile client logon.
Desktop client operations
Generate a desktop client
Generate and install a PDS desktop client for Windows, macOS, or Linux. For steps and prerequisites, see Generate a desktop client.
Launch the desktop client via URL scheme
Use a URLScheme to launch the PDS desktop client and trigger specific actions, such as opening a page or downloading a file. For URLScheme parameters and URL construction, see Evoke a desktop client.
Export logs
Export system operation logs and other diagnostic information to troubleshoot issues. For more information, see Export logs.
FAQ regarding the desktop client
Common issues and solutions for the PDS desktop client. For more information, see FAQ regarding the desktop client.