Radicale is a simple and lightweight CalDAV/CardDAV server that allows users to manage their calendars and contacts. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the steps to install Radicale on NixOS latest.
Before you can proceed, you need to ensure that:
It is essential to update the system before you begin installing Radicale. This ensures that you have the latest packages and dependencies required to run Radicale.
sudo nix-channel --update
sudo nixos-rebuild switch
NixOS latest OS features Radicale in its official package repository. Use the following command to install Radicale.
sudo nix-env -iA nixos.radicale
After installing Radicale, you need to configure it before running it on your system. Create a configuration file by running the following command.
sudo touch /etc/radicale/config
Edit the configuration file and add the following content.
[server]
# The IP address and port number that the server will listen on
hosts = 0.0.0.0:5232
[storage]
# The directory that the server stores its data in
filesystem_folder = /var/lib/radicale/collections/
[collections]
# Specify the user credentials and directory for their calendar and contacts.
[[username1]]
password = userPass1
filesystem_folder = /var/lib/radicale/collections/username1
[[username2]]
password = userPass2
filesystem_folder = /var/lib/radicale/collections/username2
In the above configuration, replace username1 and username2 with your desired usernames and set their respective passwords.
Once you have edited the configuration file, restart Radicale using the following command to make your changes effective.
sudo systemctl restart radicale
If you have an active firewall on your system, you need to allow network traffic to and from Radicale's IP address and port. Run the following command to open up the firewall rules for Radicale.
sudo firewall-cmd --add-port=5232/tcp --permanent
sudo firewall-cmd --reload
To test Radicale, open up your browser and type http://<your-server-IP>:5232. You should see Radicale's web interface; log in to your account to manage your calendars and contacts.
We have shown you how to install Radicale on NixOS latest in this tutorial. You can now manage your calendars and contacts securely and efficiently using Radicale.
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