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.
Prerequisites
Kerio Connect profile installed in Outlook (Kerio Outlook Connector, Exchange ActiveSync)
Access to Kerio Connect Administration
Process
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Import the contacts to Outlook following the MS guide.
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After the import, the contacts will be saved in the user's folder as
.emlfiles. It will be located in the\store\mail\DOMAIN\USER\Contacts\#msgsfolder.
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If these contacts are meant to be public contacts, it is possible to move the
.emlfiles from theContacts\#msgsfolder to the\store\mail\#public\Contacts\#msgsfolder. -
Reindex the user or public folder for the contacts to be displayed correctly.
Confirmation
The external address book/contacts are successfully imported into Kerio Connect.