How to Install Radicale on Windows 11

Radicale is a lightweight open-source CalDAV and CardDAV server that allows you to synchronize your calendar and contacts across multiple devices. Here is how you can install Radicale on Windows 11 using the Command Prompt.

Prerequisites

1. A computer running Windows 11.
2. Administrator rights on your computer.
3. Command Prompt installed on your computer.

Installation Steps

1. Download the latest version of Python from the official website at https://www.python.org/downloads/windows/.
2. Install Python on your computer by double-clicking the downloaded file and following the setup instructions.
3. Open Command Prompt on your computer by pressing the Win + X keys and selecting the "Command Prompt" option.
4. Type the pip install radicale[bcrypt] command and press the Enter key to install Radicale, including the bcrypt library which is required for password encryption.
5. Once the installation is complete, type the radicale command and press the Enter key to start Radicale.
6. Open your web browser and type http://localhost:5232 in the address bar to access the Radicale interface.

Configuration Steps

1. Open the radicale.conf file located in the C:\Users\[Your_Username]\AppData\Roaming\Radicale directory using a text editor of your choice.
2. Edit the configuration options as per your requirements. For example, you can specify the path for storing data, enable SSL encryption, and configure authentication settings.
3. Save the changes made to the radicale.conf file and exit the text editor.
4. Restart Radicale by typing the ctrl + c keys in the Command Prompt to stop the server, followed by the radicale command to start it again.

Conclusion

You have successfully installed Radicale on your Windows 11 computer and configured it as per your preferences. Now, you can use your favorite CalDAV and CardDAV clients to synchronize your calendar and contacts data using the Radicale server.

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