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Calibre-Web

Calibre-Web

Calibre-Web is a self-hosted web app for browsing, reading, and downloading eBooks from a Calibre database. Supports EPUB, MOBI, PDF, AZW3, and more, with an OPDS feed for mobile reading apps.

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License GPL-3.0 Version Latest OS Ubuntu Server 24.04 LTS Min RAM 1 GB IP IPV4,IPV6

Access

Open the Calibre-Web URL: http://<SERVER-IP>:8083

Login using:

  • Username: admin
  • Password: admin123

Change the password immediately after logging in.

If prompted for the Calibre library path (Location of Calibre Database), enter: /books

An empty Calibre library (metadata.db) is automatically created.

Upload Through Web Interface

  1. Login as administrator.
  2. Navigate to: Admin then Edit Basic Configuration then Feature Configuration
  3. Enable uploads if disabled.
  4. Save the configuration.
  5. Upload EPUB, PDF, MOBI, AZW3, and other supported formats.

Important Files and Directories

  • Install Path: /root/calibre-web
  • Compose File: /root/calibre-web/docker-compose.yml
  • Configuration: /root/calibre-web/config
  • Books Library: /root/calibre-web/books

Service Management

View status:

cd /root/calibre-web
docker compose ps

View logs:

cd /root/calibre-web
docker compose logs -f

Restart:

cd /root/calibre-web
docker compose restart

Stop:

cd /root/calibre-web
docker compose down

Start:

cd /root/calibre-web
docker compose up -d

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