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Version: 5.6

Synchronizing Address Books

By synchronizing a BlueMind address book, you can easily view and use the contacts it contains via other clients, such as Thunderbird, Outlook, macOS, iOS or Android.

Consulting a synchronized address book​

The differences between a synchronized and a non-synchronized address book are summarized below. Under certain conditions, it may be possible to consult a contact even if the address book is not synchronized.

✅ The address book and all its contacts are copied to the thick client or mobile client

✅ Changes are automatically reflected in the BlueMind Contacts app and in the thick client or mobile client app — provided you are in online mode
✅ Contact records can be viewed in the thick client or mobile client app, both online and offline

Data volume warning

When an address book contains a large amount of data (more than 1,000 contacts), you will receive a message warning you of possible synchronization issues.

Please note that some differences may appear depending on the synchronization protocol and the client:

  • EAS Sync (Android): Android mobile devices do not have a concept of an address book (except Samsung), all cards are available in the same contact book.

  • cardDAV synchronization (macOS): only the "My Contacts" book can be synchronized

  • MAPI Sync (Outlook): It's possible to subscribe to an address book from Outlook. In this case, the calendar is automatically added to BlueMind, with synchronization enabled.

  • Thunderbird: An address book is visible, with a different icon, even if synchronization is disabled.

For more information on compatible features and applications for each customer, please visit Compatibility.

Activating synchronization​

Address book synchronization is performed in the contact settings, by going to Preferences > Contact > My address books or Other address books:

Then activate the Synchronization button for the desired address books :

Find out more​

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