How to Install Radicale on Windows 10

Radicale is a lightweight and secure CalDAV and CardDAV server that allows you to sync your calendars and contacts across multiple devices. Here are the steps to install Radicale on Windows 10.

Step 1: Install Python

Radicale requires Python to run on Windows. You can download the latest version of Python from the official website at https://www.python.org/downloads/windows/.

Once you have downloaded the Python installer, run it and follow the instructions to install Python on your system.

Step 2: Install Radicale

1. Open a command prompt window by pressing Windows key + R and typing cmd in the Run dialog box.

2. In the command prompt window, type the following command to install Radicale:

   pip install radicale
   

   This will download and install the latest version of Radicale on your system.

3. Once the installation is complete, you can run Radicale by typing the following command in the command prompt window:

   radicale
   

   This will start the Radicale server on your system.

Step 3: Configure Radicale

1. Open your web browser and go to http://localhost:5232/. This is the default URL for the Radicale web interface.

2. In the web interface, click on the gear icon to open the configuration settings.

3. Configure Radicale according to your needs. You can set up users, calendars, and address books.

4. Once you have configured Radicale, click on the Save button to save your changes.

Step 4: Connect to Radicale

You can connect to the Radicale server from your CalDAV or CardDAV client by using the following URL:

http://localhost:5232/<your_username>/<your_calendar_or_address_book>

Replace <your_username> with your Radicale username and <your_calendar_or_address_book> with the name of the calendar or address book you want to connect to.

Once you have connected to Radicale, you can sync your calendars and contacts across multiple devices.

Conclusion

Radicale is a powerful and secure CalDAV and CardDAV server that can help you sync your calendars and contacts across multiple devices. By following these simple steps, you can install Radicale on your Windows 10 system and start using it right away.

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