Deploy Baïkal on Your Own Server
Baïkal is a lightweight CalDAV+CardDAV server. It offers an extensive web interface with easy management of users, address books and calendars.
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What is Baïkal?
Baïkal is a lightweight CalDAV+CardDAV server. It offers an extensive web interface with easy management of users, address books and calendars. It is fast and simple to install and only needs a basic php capable server. The data can be stored in a MySQL or a SQLite database. More details: https://sabre.io/baikal/
Self-Host Baïkal
Follow these steps to deploy on your own server.
Install Docker
Skip this step if Docker is already installed on your server.
curl -fsSL https://get.docker.com | sh
Configure
Customize the settings below. Defaults work for most cases.
General
Deploy
Copy the configuration and run it on your server.
services:
baikal:
image: ckulka/baikal:0.9.2-nginx
volumes:
- baikal-data:/var/www/baikal/Specific
- baikal-config:/var/www/baikal/config
volumes:
baikal-data: {}
baikal-config: {}
Then run:
docker compose up -d
Access
Once started, access your app at http://localhost:80
Why Self-Host Baïkal?
Full Data Ownership
Your data stays on your servers. No third-party access.
No Monthly Fees
Pay only for your server. No per-seat or usage charges.
Complete Control
Customize, backup, and scale on your own terms.
Privacy & Compliance
Meet GDPR, HIPAA, or internal security requirements.
Technical Details
Docker Image
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