How to Install Xandikos on FreeBSD

Xandikos is an open source CalDAV/CardDAV server that allows users to sync their calendars, tasks, and contacts between multiple devices. In this tutorial, you will learn how to install Xandikos on FreeBSD.

Requirements

Before you begin, make sure you have the following:

• A FreeBSD system running the latest version
• Root access to the system
• Basic knowledge of FreeBSD and the command line

Step 1: Install Dependencies

Before you can install Xandikos, you need to install its dependencies. Run the following command to install them:

# pkg install python3 py37-setuptools sqlite3

Step 2: Clone Xandikos Repository

Next, you need to clone the Xandikos repository from GitHub. Run the following command to do so:

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

Step 3: Set Up Virtual Environment

After cloning the repository, navigate to the xandikos directory and create a virtual environment for Xandikos using the following command:

# cd xandikos
# python3 -m venv xandikos-env

Step 4: Activate Virtual Environment

Activate the virtual environment using the following command:

# source xandikos-env/bin/activate

Step 5: Install Xandikos

Once the virtual environment is activated, install Xandikos using the following command:

# python3 -m pip install --upgrade pip
# python3 -m pip install .

Step 6: Set Up Xandikos Configuration

After installing Xandikos, you need to configure it. Create a config.ini file in the xandikos directory and add the following configuration:

[server]
host = 0.0.0.0
port = 8080
workers = 1
reload = yes

[sqlite]
path = /var/db/xandikos.sqlite3

[auth]
module = xandikos.auth.SimpleAuth
password_file = /etc/xandikos/users.htpasswd
realm = Xandikos

[collections]
enabled = /calendars/*

[cors]
allow_headers = Origin, Content-Type, Depth, User-Agent, X-File-Size, X-Requested-With, If-Modified-Since, X-File-Name, Cache-Control
allow_methods = OPTIONS, HEAD, GET, PUT, POST, DELETE
allow_origins = *

[logging]
level = debug

Step 7: Set Up Authentication

Create an users.htpasswd file in the /etc/xandikos/ directory and add the following lines:

username:$apr1$xxxxxxx$yyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy

Replace username with the desired username and xxxxxxx with the encrypted password. You can generate an encrypted password using the htpasswd command.

Step 8: Start Xandikos

Now that Xandikos is set up, you can start it using the following command:

# xandikosd --config config.ini

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Xandikos on FreeBSD. You can now use it to sync your calendars, tasks, and contacts between multiple devices.

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