This article describes the way to import and export contacts in the Horde and Roundcube webmail clients.
Importing contacts
The Horde and Roundcube clients allow you to import contact lists. Follow the proper procedure below to import contacts for your webmail application.
Horde
To import contacts in Horde, follow these steps:
1. Log in to Horde.
2. In the top taskbar, click Address Book.
3. Click the Import/Export icon.
4. Select the source file format in the list box.
5. To completely remove the existing address book and replace it with the imported contacts, select the Replace existing address book with the imported one checkbox.
6. Click Select File, then choose the file to import.
7. Click Next.
8. Review the import options:
- If the first row of the file doesn’t contain field names, clear the check box.
- Confirm that the delimiter character and number of fields (columns) are correct for your file's format.
9. Click Next.
10. In the Imported fields and Available fields list boxes, match the imported field value with the correct field, then click Add pair. Repeat this step for every field listed in the Imported fields list box.
11. Click Next. Horde imports the contacts file.
12. To confirm the import was successful, click the Browse icon and review the contact list in your address book.
Roundcube
To import contacts in Roundcube, follow these steps:
1. Log in to Roundcube.
2. Click Contacts.
3. Click the Import icon.
4. click Select Files, then choose the file to import.
5. To replace the existing address book contacts, select the Replace the whole address book check box.
6. Click Import. Roundcube imports the contacts file.
Exporting contacts
The Horde and Roundcube customers allow you to export contact lists. Follow the proper procedure below to export contacts for your webmail application.
Horde
To export contacts from Horde, follow these steps:
1. Log in to Horde.
2. In the top taskbar, click Address Book.
3. Click the Import/Export icon.
4. Under Export Address Book, select the export file format and the address book that you want to export.
5. Click Export.
6. Save the file on your local computer.
Roundcube
To export contacts from Roundcube, follow these steps:
1. Log in to Roundcube.
2. Click Contacts.
3. Click the down arrow next to Export.
4. Click one of the following:
- To export all of your contacts, click Export All.
- To export only the currently selected contact, click Export Selected.
5. Save the VCF file on your local PC.
