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How to Import Outlook Contacts in 8x8 Work for Desktop

Importing Contacts in Work for Desktop v 6.x

Windows users can sync their locally stored Outlook contacts with Work for Desktop.

  1. Log in to Outlook.
  2. Log in to Work for Desktop and go to the Contacts.
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  3. Click My Contacts.
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  4. Click Add (person icon).
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  5. Click Import Outlook Contacts. This will automatically select the Outlook profile that is set as the default profile.
  6. Select Personal ContactCompany Contact, or both. (Note: The maximum amount of contacts that can be imported is 10,000.)
    • Personal contacts are imported to My Contacts.
    • Company contacts are imported to Company.
    • ​Fields imported include:​ Name, Emails, Phones, and first Address.

To remove all imported Outlook contacts, go to Settings > Contacts and click Remove (trash can).

To sync imported Outlook contacts, go to My Contacts > Add, and click Refresh Outlook Contacts.

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