Radicale is a free and open-source CalDAV and CardDAV server that allows users to sync their calendars, contacts, and tasks between multiple devices. In this tutorial, we will explain how to install and configure Radicale on Clear Linux Latest.
Before we proceed, make sure you have the following:
To install Radicale on Clear Linux Latest, open a terminal and run the following command:
sudo swupd bundle-add radicale
This command will install the Radicale package and all its dependencies on your system.
By default, Radicale doesn't come with a configuration file. Therefore, we need to create one. Open a terminal and use the following command to create the Radicale configuration file:
sudo nano /etc/radicale/config
Add the following lines to the file:
[auth]
type = htpasswd
htpasswd_filename = /etc/radicale/users
[server]
hosts = 0.0.0.0:5232
ssl = false
These lines will define the authentication mechanism as htpasswd and set the TCP/IP address and port number that Radicale should bind to.
Next, we need to create the users file to store the username and password information of the users who will be accessing the Radicale server. Use the following command to create the file:
sudo touch /etc/radicale/users
Then, use the following command to add a user:
sudo htpasswd -c /etc/radicale/users <username>
Replace <username> with the desired username. After running this command, you'll be prompted to enter a password for the user.
Now that we have configured Radicale, we can start the server. To do this, use the following command:
sudo systemctl start radicale
This command will start the Radicale service. To enable the service at startup, use the following command:
sudo systemctl enable radicale
Now, the Radicale server will automatically start at boot.
To test if the Radicale server is working properly, open a web browser and go to http://<your-server-IP>:5232/. You should see a basic authentication dialog box. Enter the username and password you created earlier, and you should see the Radicale web interface.
Now, you can configure your CalDAV and CardDAV clients to use the Radicale server for syncing your calendars, contacts, and tasks.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed and configured Radicale on Clear Linux Latest. Now you can easily sync your calendars, contacts, and tasks across multiple devices. If you need more information on Radicale, consult its official documentation here.
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