How to Manually Import Contacts into Outlook
Typically Outlook is configured for bMail via Google Apps Sync which imports mail, contacts and calendars and keeps them synced with Google servers. However, if you need to import contacts manually from gMail or another account, follow the instructions below.
Before you begin
- Export contact list into a CSV (Comma Separated Value) format file.
Task to be performed
1. Open Outlook, go to File, select Open and Import.
2. Browse to the location of your CSV file and click Open.
3. Verify the Files to Import field is populated and choose an option for duplicate contacts. Click Next.
4. Select the location of your imported contact list within Outlook and click Next.
5. Verify the Import box is checked and pointing to the correct file and location, then click Finish.
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