Overview

One may come across instances where it is required to import a large number of email contacts from a standalone CSV file. This can be accomplished by using the Kerio Connect account configured in Outlook.

This article provides instructions on how to import external address book/contacts (from a standalone CSV file) into Kerio Connect.

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Prerequisites

Kerio Connect profile installed in Outlook (Kerio Outlook Connector, Exchange ActiveSync)
Access to Kerio Connect Administration

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Process

1. Import the contacts to Outlook following the MS guide.

2. After the import, the contacts will be saved in the user's folder as .eml files. It will be located in the \store\mail\DOMAIN\USER\Contacts\#msgs folder.

   

3. If these contacts are meant to be public contacts, it is possible to move the .eml files from the Contacts\#msgs folder to the \store\mail\#public\Contacts\#msgs folder.

4. Reindex the user or public folder for the contacts to be displayed correctly.

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Confirmation

The external address book/contacts are successfully imported into Kerio Connect.

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