# Deploy Baikal with Easypanel

URL: /templates/baikal

Baikal is a lightweight, self-hosted CalDAV and CardDAV server that enables users to manage calendars and contacts efficiently. It provides a simple and effective solution for syncing and sharing events, tasks, and address books across multiple devices. Baikal is designed to be easy to install and maintain, making it an excellent choice for individuals and organizations looking for a private, secure, and open-source alternative to cloud-based calendar and contact management services.

## Benefits

### Self-Hosted Calendar & Contacts

Baikal provides a self-hosted CalDAV and CardDAV server, allowing users to store and manage calendars and contacts securely without relying on third-party cloud services.

### Privacy & Security

Baikal ensures complete control over personal data by allowing users to host their own calendar and contact management system, protecting sensitive information from external tracking.

### Seamless Synchronization

The server is compatible with various CalDAV and CardDAV clients, enabling seamless synchronization across desktops, mobile devices, and other applications.

### Lightweight & Efficient

Baikal is designed to be lightweight and requires minimal system resources, making it an ideal solution for small businesses, individuals, and self-hosting enthusiasts.

## Features

### CalDAV & CardDAV Support

Baikal fully supports the CalDAV and CardDAV protocols, enabling efficient calendar and contact management.

### Multi-User & Multi-Calendar Support

Users can create multiple calendars and address books while managing different access levels for various users.

### Easy Installation & Maintenance

Baikal is simple to set up and maintain, with a lightweight database and minimal dependencies, making it suitable for both beginners and advanced users.

### Compatibility with Popular Clients

The server integrates with various CalDAV and CardDAV clients, including Apple Calendar, Thunderbird, Evolution, DAVx⁵, and more.

### Secure Data Storage

Baikal supports SSL/TLS encryption and secure authentication methods to ensure data integrity and privacy.

## Configuration

- `appServiceName` (App Service Name, required): baikal

- `appServiceImage` (App Service Image, required): ckulka/baikal:nginx-php8.2

## Services

- baikal: app (ckulka/baikal:nginx-php8.2)

## Resources

- [Website](https://sabre.io/baikal/)

- [Documentation](https://sabre.io/baikal/install/)

- [Template source](https://github.com/easypanel-io/templates/tree/main/templates/baikal)