How To Use Baikal

This app makes use of open-source Baikal click here for details. Baikal is a lightweight cardDAV and calDAV server,you can use it auto-sync your client contacts and calendars.

1 - System requirements

This application is based on PHP 5.3.0, and uses a Mysql5.1 with PHP PDO,
So please install all the required environment first , then install the baikal.

2 - System settings and administration

Click the Settings link,you can go into administration pages,the default administrator
username is admin,and the password is password.
You can create users or other things through this web UI.

3 - Connecting your CalDAV / CardDAV client to Baikal

3.1 - Apple iCal (OSX):

Add a new CalDAV account:

* username: the username you just created
* password: the password you just defined
* In server address (replace username and ipaddress): http://ipaddress:7500/cal.php/principals/username

3.2 - Apple Calendar (iOS):

Add a new CardDAV account:

* in Settings > Mail, Contacts, Calendar > Add an account > Other
* Select "CalDAV"
* Server (replace username and ipaddress): http://ipaddress:7500/cal.php/principals/username
* username: the username you just created
* password: the password you just defined

3.3 - Apple Address Book (OSX):

Add a new CardDAV account:

* username: the username you just created
* password: the password you just defined
* In server address (replace username and ipaddress): http://ipaddress:7500/card.php/addressbooks/username/default

3.4 - Apple Contacts (iOS):

Add a new CardDAV account:

* in Settings > Mail, Contacts, Calendar > Add an account > Other
* Select "CardDAV"
* Server: ipaddress:7500/card.php(note: no http:// nor https://, and no trailing slash)
* username: the username you just created
* password: the password you just defined

3.5 - Thunderbird/Lighning:

Add a new CalDAV account:

* Navigate to "Lightning" > "New account" > "On the network" > "URL"
* paste this URL: http://ipaddress:7500/cal.php/calendars/username/default
of and replace the username/ipaddress with the correct values
* When asked, provide user/password; your CalDAV account should be up and running

4 - You're done

You may now create new calendars, new events, new visit cards :) Enjoy.