How do I import information into my Address Book?


Former Webmail users may import Address Book information into Zimbra using the following directions:

 

1. Log in to http://webmail.findlay.edu using your UFnet username and password.  You must either be On Campus or connect through VPN.
2. Click "Address Book" tab
   
3. Click on "Import/Export"
   
4. Under Export Format--choose "Microsoft Outlook CSV" in the drop down box
   
5. Click "Export" button
6. Choose a location to save your .csv (we recommend saving to your desktop)
7. Click "Save"
8. In Zimbra, click the "Preferences" and then the "Import/Export" tab
9. In "Type:" Select Contacts
10. Click the Destination Folder and be sure the import is going where you wish it to within Zimbra (the import tool defaults to the main address book in Zimbra)
11. In "File" browse to the file exported from Webmail.
12. In "Resolve duplicates" leave the default setting "Ignore" and then click the Import button

Former Thunderbird users may import Address Book information into Zimbra using the following directions:

1. Start your Thunderbird application
2. Click "Address Book" from the menu
3. Highlight the desired address book in the Address Books list. (If you are not sure which to select, choose Personal Address Book)
4. Select Tools>Export from the menu
5. Make sure Comma Separated (*.csv) is set under "Save as Type:" 
6. Choose a location to save your .csv (we recommend saving to your desktop)
7. Click Save
8. In Zimbra, click the "Preferences" and then the "Import/Export" tab
9. In "Type:" Select Contacts
10. Click the Destination Folder and be sure the import is going where you wish it to within Zimbra (the import tool defaults to the main address book in Zimbra)
11. In "File" browse to the file exported from Thunderbird
12. In "Resolve duplicates" leave the default setting "Ignore" and then click the Import button

Former Outlook users or those using other e-mail clients (software) to access their e-mail should call Technology Support Services at 419-434-4357.