Why does my files I put into datadir don't appear in ownCloud?

Problem:

I’m putting files on operating system into the datadirectory but they don’t appear within the WebGUI of ownCoud.

Description:

Manually modification within the datadir is unsupported as stated in the documentation:

Alternatives:

  1. Use a WebDAV client to access your files as described in ownCloud Documentation Overview From command line (on the same server for example) you can use a client like “cadaver”.

  2. Use the “External storage support” App:
    ownCloud Documentation Overview
    You can create a folder like /mnt/ocupload, mount that folder with the local option:
    ownCloud Documentation Overview
    and put the files into the folder /mnt/ocupload. If they don’t appear make sure you have followed:
    ownCloud Documentation Overview

  3. Use alternative WebDAV mount methods like dav2fs, gvfs or similar