How to Install Xandikos on Elementary OS Latest

In this tutorial, we will guide you through the installation process of Xandikos, a CalDAV/CardDAV server, on Elementary OS Latest.

Prerequisites

1. A running Elementary OS Latest system
2. A terminal emulator

Installation Steps

1. Launch the terminal emulator by opening the Applications menu and searching for terminal.

2. Update the system packages by running the following command:

   sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade
   

3. Install the required packages for Xandikos:

   sudo apt install python3-dev python3-pip libxml2-dev libxslt-dev libffi-dev libssl-dev build-essential
   

4. Install virtualenv using pip3:

   sudo pip3 install virtualenv
   

5. Clone the Xandikos source code from GitHub using the following command:

   git clone https://github.com/jelmer/xandikos.git
   

6. Navigate to the cloned directory:

   cd xandikos/
   

7. Create a new virtual environment:

   virtualenv --python=python3 venv
   

8. Activate the virtual environment:

   source venv/bin/activate
   

9. Install the required Python packages using pip:

   pip install -r requirements.txt
   

10. Copy the config.example.ini file to config.ini:

    cp config.example.ini config.ini
    

11. Edit the config.ini file to configure the server settings:

    nano config.ini
    

    Press Ctrl + X, then Y and Enter to save and exit.

12. Create a directory to store the server data:

    mkdir -p /home/user/xandikos/data
    

    Replace user with your username.

13. Start the Xandikos server:

    xandikos-server
    

    The server should now be running on http://localhost:8000.

14. (Optional) Run the server in the background:

    nohup xandikos-server > /dev/null 2>&1 &
    

    This will run the server in the background and redirect output to /dev/null.

Congratulations, you have successfully installed Xandikos on your Elementary OS Latest system! You can now use your CalDAV/CardDAV client to connect to the server and start syncing your calendars and contacts.

If you want to self-host in an easy, hands free way, need an external IP address, or simply want your data in your own hands, give IPv6.rs a try!

Alternatively, for the best virtual desktop, try Shells!