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Import, Export, and Share Contacts

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Use the following information to import, export, and share contacts using Cox Email.

  • Import contacts from another email provider to your Cox Email using a vCard or CSV file.
  • Export contacts if you wish to back up your contacts to your personal device or share your contacts with someone else.
  • Create a sharing link for a folder in the Contacts tab, then copy and paste the link into email, instant messenger, or a social network.

Importing Contacts

  1. Select the Contacts folder that you want to import, then click the Actions for Contacts icon that resembles three dots.
  2. From the drop-down menu, click Import.
  3. From Import from file window, click the Format drop-down list and then select CSV or vCard.
  4. Click Upload file.
  5. Locate the file you want to import on your device, then click Open.

    Note: When using the CSV file format, make sure that the email addresses column is spelled E-mail address to prevent errors.

    csv file format for email addresses sample

  6. Click Import.

Exporting Contacts

  1. Select the Contacts folder that you want to export, then click the Actions for Contacts icon that resembles three dots
  2. From the drop-down menu, click Export.
  3. From the Export folder window, click the Format drop-down list and then select a file format.
  4. Click Export.

Sharing Contacts

  1. Click the Contacts folder that you want to share, then click the Actions for Contacts icon that resembles three dots.
  2. From the drop-down menu, click Share / Permissions.
  3. From the Permissions for folder "Contacts" window, select the people that can access the folder.
  4. Click Details, from the drop-down menu select the applicable permissions.

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