Global Address List Not Updating? (5 Proven Solutions)
There’s no reason to panic if your Global Address List is not updating. This is because there are many tried and tested solutions to this problem that anyone with a keyboard and a mouse can use. Let’s take a look! Solution 1: Force an Offline Address Book (OAB) Update...
Signing Up for CiraHub Without a Global Admin Role? Here’s What to Know
⭐ If a user sees an “Approval required” message during the CiraHub sign-up process, it usually means their organization has restricted users from granting consent to third-party applications. This is a common security setting in Microsoft Azure...
CiraSync Product Update: What’s New and Improved
Table of Contents Toggle 1. New Side Menu for the CiraSync Dashboard2. Notes Suffix Support3. Option to Sync Attachments for Calendar Tunnels4. SMS Chat Integration5. Custom Field Settings6. Administrative Updates CiraSync is continuously evolving to provide users...
What is Microsoft Outlook: Features, Pricing, Gmail, Tips, Etc!
Every day, approximately 400 million people use Outlook to send and receive emails and manage calendar events. So, chances are you are reading this article to know if it’s the right tool for you before committing. Two Outlooks exist (Classic and New), but I will focus...
Vegvisir Capital Partners Acquires Majority Stake in Cira Apps, Accelerating Growth in Enterprise Contact and Calendar Syncing Solutions
AUSTIN, TX – January 1, 2025 – Vegvisir Capital Partners (“Vegvisir”), a private equity firm specializing in B2B technology investments, announced its acquisition of a majority stake in Cira Apps Limited. (“Cira Apps”), a leading...
Why Microsoft Teams Falls Short as a CiraSync Alternative
Microsoft Teams has become the go-to tool for workplace communication. It’s the app we use daily to chat with colleagues, join meetings, and make important calls. But here’s the big question: Is Microsoft Teams enough to manage all your contact needs? For users that...
How to Sync and Merge Outlook Contacts
CiraSync is possibly the only contact synchronization service for Office 365 that lets you sync and merge contacts from several different source locations. You can sync contacts from the Global Address List, Public Folders, and shared mailboxes, all combined together...
How to Sync the Global Address List to Android Devices? (5 Methods)
Over 100 million people use Outlook to manage their emails, calendars, and contacts. So, chances are you are using Outlook to manage employees’ and clients’ contacts. I wrote this article because many people (and I) are searching for the best way to sync the global...
Simplify Contact Management with CiraSync’s Purge and Cleanup Features
What Makes Contact Purge and Cleanup Important? CiraSync’s purge and cleanup tool helps organizations manage their contact data more effectively. A purge allows users to remove outdated or unnecessary information from their contact lists, keeping all of their data...
How to Sync the Global Address List to iPhone? (5 Methods)
Research shows that over 80% of Fortune 500 companies use Outlook for their email and contact management needs. Speaking of contacts, Outlook users manage them through a tool called Global Address List. And syncing it to iPhone users within an organization saves time...
How to Sync Law Firm Contacts to Smartphones? (2024)
Law is a very sensitive practice – that’s simply the nature of the business. Confidentiality and security are paramount; failing to check just one of those boxes can see you closing down your law firm. Clients can often be short-tempered and difficult to communicate...
How to Create Contacts in Outlook? [View, Edit & Sync]
Over 400 million people worldwide use Outlook to manage emails, calendars, and contacts, which makes it the second most popular email provider (behind Gmail). Chances are you use Outlook to manage your company’s activities and communication. However, one of the best...
What is the Offline Global Address List (OAB)? [2025 Beginners Guide]
I was surprised when Piaff, our content manager, asked me to write a blog post about the offline global address list. I knew what the offline GAL was because I had heard the term but never used it. After all, we (and our customers) don’t see its need because we use...
10 Best Global Address List Sync Tools in 2025!
According to a Gartner survey, companies estimate that bad data costs them nearly $12.9 million annually. What does this information tell us? Correct data, such as employee or customer contact information, can save your organization money and generate more revenue....
How to Export the Offline Global Address List? [2 Methods]
Did you know that Outlook users can access their Global Address List (GAL) contacts even when they’re offline? It’s only possible if they export the Offline Global Address List. In this guide, I will show two methods to achieve this result. I will also explain...
How to Sync Construction Contacts to Smartphones? (2024 Guide)
Stats from the Associated General Contractors of America (ADC) indicate more than 919,000 construction establishments in the U.S. in the 1st quarter of 2023. Moreover, The US construction industry employs 8.0 million people, including laborers, engineers, managers,...
The Tale of CiraSync and the International Chicken Delivery
At Cira Apps, we value our customer feedback and take every opportunity to connect on a personal level. Recently, our CEO, Neil Wainwright, had a particularly amusing interaction while conducting a NPS survey. One of the respondants, Chris, had a bit of a cheeky...
Mastering the Global Address List: Essential Tips for Efficient Communication in Large Organizations
Effective communication is the foundation of any successful organization. In today’s fast-paced business environment, having reliable tools to manage contact information is crucial. With teams often spread across different locations and time zones, maintaining...
Microsoft Disrupted by CrowdStrike Global Outage: What We Know So Far
Huge worldwide outages related to the company CrowdStrike hit banks, airlines, and other major institutions that depend on Microsoft 365 apps early Friday morning. Given CrowdStrike’s significant presence in the cybersecurity domain, the impact was far-reaching,...
Setting Up Points of Contact (POCs) in CiraSync
CiraSync allows organizations to designate specific users or groups as Points of Contact or (POCs). POCs serve as the go-to individuals for specific inquiries or issues, simplifying and speeding up the communication process. This ensures that information reaches the...
How to Add Administrators in CiraSync
The role of administrators in CiraSync is pivotal. Administrators have the ability to adjust settings and manage access, ensuring that synchronization processes are both efficient and secure. By adding administrators, organizations can delegate responsibilities...
Save Outlook Contacts on iOS and Android
This article will show users how to save and sync Outlook contacts directly to their phone’s native contact list on both iPhones and Android devices. By saving Outlook contacts directly to mobile devices, users will see their contacts populated within the...
13 Best (& Affordable) Zapier Alternatives to Use in 2024!
Looking for the best Zapier alternatives? Zapier is a popular online application that connects many apps and services to automate tasks. However, you may be looking for companies like Zapier for affordable pricing, some key features, convenience of use, or other...
16 Best Tips to Manage Contacts in Outlook in 2025!
This article provides 16 tips to help you manage contacts in Outlook in 2024. The tips range from creating a contact list adding contacts to sharing contact lists syncing Outlook contact lists to smartphones organizing contacts in Outlook for a clean experience using...
How to Correctly Export Outlook Contacts?
Exporting Outlook contacts allows you to back up your data and even use it when changing devices or email systems. But is the process the same regardless of the Outlook version or device? No, in fact, let’s look at how to export Outlook contacts in the new Outlook,...
How to Share an Outlook Calendar (Windows, Web, iPhone, etc)
Want to share an Outlook calendar with your coworkers, friends, and family so they can see when you have spare time? You can inform other people about your schedule by giving them access to your Outlook calendar or by sending a snapshot of your calendar. In fact,...
7 Best Microsoft Outlook Tips in 2025! (Contacts, Calendars, Etc)
In the U.S., around 47% of workers use Microsoft Office products, including Outlook. And reading this article means you are probably one of its 400 million users worldwide. But how do you use the best Outlook features to improve your productivity? In this article, we...
28 Best Outlook Calendar Tips & Tricks to Use in 2025!
Microsoft Outlook is an excellent tool for managing your calendars and other information. And you will improve your experience further if you use the best Outlook calendar tips and tricks. In this article, we’ll look at 28 simple yet useful tips for using...
How to Back up or Copy Your Outlook Information
This article will outline how you can back up or copy your Microsoft Outlook Information. CiraHub consolidates numerous data sources from multiple platforms ensuring that the information remains consistent across devices and software. How to Back up or Copy Your...
How to Create an Appointment or Meeting In Microsoft Outlook? (2025 Guide)
Creating an appointment or a meeting in Outlook is one of the easiest things to do with the tool. And though they sound similar, appointments and meetings are two different things in Outlook, and we will see how to schedule both. Microsoft Outlook is more than just...
How to Create a Contact Group in Microsoft Outlook
We often talk about contacts in Outlook, but how about contact groups or contact lists? Microsoft Outlook has a lot of features that make email management easier and more efficient. A key feature is the ability to create contact groups. A contact group, sometimes...
How to Create a Personal Calendar in Microsoft Outlook
This article will outline how you can create a new personal calendar in Microsoft outlook. CiraHub consolidates numerous data sources from multiple platforms ensuring that the information remains consistent across devices and software. How to Create a Personal...
How do CiraHub and CiraSync Work Together?
How Does CiraHub Work? CiraHub is a multi-way sync platform which specializes in Shared Contacts, Calendars, and Global Address List Data for organizations utilizing Microsoft Office 365, Exchange Server, Google Workspace, and other Enterprise Applications. Users can...
How to Make Your Google Calendar Public
This article will outline how you can make your google calendar public. Calendars in Google Calendar application can be set to be public or private. Follow the following steps to make your calendar available publicly How to Make Your Google Calendar Public On your...
How to Delete or Unsubscribe from a Google Calendar
This article will outline how you can delete or unsubscribe from a Google calendar. You can unsubscribe from a calendar or completely erase it if you decide you no longer need it. How to Unsubscribe from a Calendar On your computer, open Google Calendar. 2. Click...
How to Use a Google Calendar Offline
With offline calendars, you can access your Google calendar offline. This is especially helpful if your internet connection is unreliable. Once enabled, users may access any events booked up to four weeks in advance as well as at any time in the future. Use...
How to Change the Default Address Book in Microsoft Outlook?
This article will outline how you can change the default address book in Microsoft Outlook. CiraHub consolidates numerous data sources from multiple platforms, ensuring that the information remains consistent across devices and software. Key Takeaways: To change the...
How to Add an Email Account to Microsoft Outlook? [2025 Guide]
You can add a wide range of email accounts to Outlook, including Exchange, Gmail, Yahoo, Microsoft 365, and Yahoo accounts. The new and classic versions of Outlook for Windows may have different steps. Check the File menu item in Outlook to see which version you are...
