Server

CalDAV server requirements and implementation considerations.

Requirements (RFC 4791)

A CalDAV server must:

• Support WebDAV Class 1 and 2 (locking not required).
• Support the calendar-collection resource type.
• Implement MKCALENDAR for creating calendar collections.
• Support the calendar-query REPORT for time-range queries.
• Support GET, PUT, DELETE, PROPFIND on calendar resources.
• Include ETags on all calendar resources.

Calendar Collections

A calendar collection:

• Contains iCalendar resources (VEVENT, VTODO, VJOURNAL).
• Has properties: display name, color, calendar description, supported component types.
• Supports PROPFIND to list child resources.

Scheduling (RFC 6638)

A CalDAV server may support scheduling:

• Scheduling Inbox — Receives incoming iTIP messages.
• Scheduling Outbox — Sends iTIP messages to other users.
• Calendar-user-address-set — Maps email addresses to calendar users.
• Auto-scheduling — Server processes iTIP messages automatically.

Sub-Pages

• Server Implementations — Known CalDAV server software.