Introduction

Transferring contacts from Google Workspace to other email clients like Microsoft Outlook and Mozilla Thunderbird can enhance your email management. This guide provides step-by-step instructions on how to export your address book from Google Workspace and import it into Outlook and Thunderbird.

Exporting Address Book from Google Workspace

Steps to Export Contacts

1. Log In to Google Workspace:

   • Go to Google Contacts and log in with your Google Workspace account.

2. Access Contacts:

   • Once logged in, you will see your contact list.

3. Select Contacts to Export:

   • If you want to export all contacts, proceed to the next step. For specific contacts, select them by clicking the checkbox next to each contact.

4. Export Contacts:

   • Click on the More option (three vertical dots) in the left sidebar.
   • Select Export.
   • Choose the format:
     • Google CSV: For importing into another Google account.
     • Outlook CSV: For importing into Microsoft Outlook.
     • vCard: For importing into Apple Contacts or some other applications.
   • Click Export to download the file.

Importing Address Book into Microsoft Outlook

Steps to Import Contacts

1. Open Microsoft Outlook:

   • Launch Outlook on your computer.

2. Go to File Menu:

   • Click on File in the top left corner.

3. Select Open & Export:

   • Choose Import/Export.

4. Import from Another Program or File:

   • Select Import from another program or file and click Next.

5. Choose File Type:

   • Select Comma Separated Values (for the Outlook CSV format) and click Next.

6. Locate the Exported File:

   • Browse to the location where you saved the exported CSV file and select it.
   • Choose how you want Outlook to handle duplicates and click Next.

7. Select Destination Folder:

   • Choose the destination folder (usually Contacts) and click Next.

8. Complete Import:

   • Click Finish to complete the import process.

Importing Address Book into Mozilla Thunderbird

Steps to Import Contacts

1. Open Mozilla Thunderbird:

   • Launch Thunderbird on your computer.

2. Access Address Book:

   • Click on the Address Book button in the main menu.

3. Import Contacts:

   • In the Address Book window, click on Tools in the menu bar, then select Import.

4. Choose Import Type:

   • Select Address Books and click Next.

5. Choose File Type:

   • Select Text file (LDIF, .tab, .csv, .txt) and click Next.

6. Locate the Exported File:

   • Browse to the location of the exported CSV file from Google Contacts and select it.

7. Map Fields (if necessary):

   • If prompted, map the fields from your CSV file to Thunderbird's contact fields to ensure correct importation.

8. Complete Import:

   • Click Finish to complete the import process.

Conclusion

Exporting your address book from Google Workspace and importing it into Microsoft Outlook or Mozilla Thunderbird is a straightforward process that enhances your email management capabilities. By following the above steps, you can ensure a smooth transition of your contacts.

Bison Infosolutions Support

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