Kavita

Kavita is a self-hosted library application for comics and ebooks. It supports a vast array of file formats.

• For more information about this app, follow this link.

Initial Setup

• Install Kavita from the Installers tab on the User Control Panel. Make sure to choose a strong password.

Configuration

• Once the installation has been completed, you can access the Kavita web UI from the Apps tab on the UCP.
• Log in with your Kavita service username and the password you set during the installation.
• Our Kavita installation comes with a pre-configured library:
  • Manga - ~/media/Manga
• Add your Manga ebooks to this library our continue reading to add a new library.

Add a Library

• From the Kavita web UI, go to Server Settings in the top right corner.

• Next, click the Libraries tab.
• Then, click the Add Library button.

• Pick a name for your library.
• Choose a library type.
• Then, click the Next button.

• Click the + Browse for Media Folders button.

• From here, you need to navigate the directory structure to find the directory you want to add as a new library.
• Start by clicking the / row to go to the top-level directory.

• Next, find and click on the home directory.
• Then click on the directory of your username and navigate to the directory you want to add as a new library.
• For this guide, we will use /home/username/media/Comics as an example.
• When you have navigated to the directory of your choice, click the Share button in the bottom right corner.

• Click the Next button.
• On this page, you can add an optional library cover image.
• Add an image, or proceed by clicking the Next button again.
• On the last page, you can choose to enable or disable some library settings. We recommend keeping all settings at the default enabled state.
• Click the Save button in the bottom right corner.

• If done correctly, a notification will appear in the bottom right corner that confirms a new library has been successfully created.

Add a User

• If you want to add another user to Kavita, head over to the Server Settings again.

• Click the Users tab.
• Click the + Invite button.

• Type the email address of the person you want to invite.
• Select what libraries to share with the person.
• Lastly, click the Invite button in the bottom right corner.
• Done!