{"id":53011,"date":"2024-11-15T11:56:45","date_gmt":"2024-11-15T18:56:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cirasync.com\/?p=53011"},"modified":"2025-12-16T08:05:29","modified_gmt":"2025-12-16T15:05:29","slug":"sync-the-global-address-list-to-iphone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cirasync.com\/fr\/blog-articles\/sync-the-global-address-list-to-iphone\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Sync the Global Address List to iPhone? (7 Methods) \u2014 CiraSync"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p>IT department?<\/p>\r\n<p>Four things often happen when you sync the Global Address List to iPhone:<\/p>\r\n<ol>\r\n<li>You follow the steps, but the contacts never show up.<\/li>\r\n<li>They appear, but users complain about duplicates.<\/li>\r\n<li>You delete contacts from the GAL, but the same contacts still appear on the users&rsquo; phones<\/li>\r\n<li>Contact photos are either missing or low quality.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<p>It\u2019s frustrating because you get a lot of complaints from employees working in the field.<\/p>\r\n<p>To save you the headache, I\u2019ll show 8 ways to sync the GAL to iPhone users. I\u2019ll also share tips to make sure the sync works smoothly and stays up to date.<\/p>\r\n<p>Keep reading<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Key Takeaways:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>You can <a href=\"https:\/\/cirasync.com\/gal-sync\/\">sync the global address list<\/a> to iPhone using<br \/>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>1. Outlook mobile app<\/li>\r\n<li>2. a third-party tool like <a href=\"https:\/\/cirasync.com\/\">CiraSync<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li>3. Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync<\/li>\r\n<li>4. Import\/Export in Outlook<\/li>\r\n<li>5. Custom Scripting and API Integrations<\/li>\r\n<li>6. Apple Configurator or MDM<\/li>\r\n<li>7. iCloud<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li>Syncing the global address list to an iPhone using Microsoft Outlook is impossible because Outlook doesn&rsquo;t have such a built-in feature.<\/li>\r\n<li>Syncing the global address list to an iPhone doesn\u2019t affect your personal contacts on your phone.<\/li>\r\n<li>On an iPhone, the GAL updates every 24 hours for On-Premises Exchange Servers and every 24-48 hours for Microsoft 365\/Exchange Online.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/cirasync.com\/fr\/blog-articles\/sync-the-global-address-list-to-iphone\/#How_to_Sync_the_Global_Address_List_to_iPhone\" >How to Sync the Global Address List to iPhone?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/cirasync.com\/fr\/blog-articles\/sync-the-global-address-list-to-iphone\/#Method_1_Search_the_Global_Address_List_in_Microsoft_Outlook\" >Method 1 Search the Global Address List in Microsoft Outlook<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/cirasync.com\/fr\/blog-articles\/sync-the-global-address-list-to-iphone\/#Method_2_Use_a_Third-Party_App_CiraSync\" >Method 2 Use a Third-Party App CiraSync<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/cirasync.com\/fr\/blog-articles\/sync-the-global-address-list-to-iphone\/#Method_3_Use_Microsoft_Exchange_ActiveSync\" >Method 3 Use Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/cirasync.com\/fr\/blog-articles\/sync-the-global-address-list-to-iphone\/#Method_4_Using_ImportExport_in_Outlook\" >Method 4 Using Import\/Export in Outlook<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/cirasync.com\/fr\/blog-articles\/sync-the-global-address-list-to-iphone\/#Method_5_Custom_Scripting_and_API_Integrations_Advanced\" >Method 5 Custom Scripting and API Integrations (Advanced)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/cirasync.com\/fr\/blog-articles\/sync-the-global-address-list-to-iphone\/#Method_6_Using_Apple_Configurator_or_MDM_for_Larger_Deployments\" >Method 6 Using Apple Configurator or MDM (for Larger Deployments)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/cirasync.com\/fr\/blog-articles\/sync-the-global-address-list-to-iphone\/#Method_7_Sync_the_GAL_to_iCloud_Contacts_and_Populate_Your_iPhone\" >Method 7 Sync the GAL to iCloud Contacts and Populate Your iPhone<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/cirasync.com\/fr\/blog-articles\/sync-the-global-address-list-to-iphone\/#Does_Syncing_GAL_Contacts_to_My_iPhone_Affect_My_Personal_Contacts\" >Does Syncing GAL Contacts to My iPhone Affect My Personal Contacts?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/cirasync.com\/fr\/blog-articles\/sync-the-global-address-list-to-iphone\/#How_Often_is_the_GAL_Updated_on_My_iPhone\" >How Often is the GAL Updated on My iPhone?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/cirasync.com\/fr\/blog-articles\/sync-the-global-address-list-to-iphone\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"h-how-to-sync-the-global-address-list-to-iphone\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Sync_the_Global_Address_List_to_iPhone\"><\/span><strong>How to Sync the Global Address List to iPhone?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<h3 id=\"h-method-2-use-microsoft-outlook\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Method 1: Search the Global Address List in Microsoft Outlook<\/strong>\r\n\r\n<\/h3>\r\n<p>Maybe you wanted to ask users to access the global address list using the Outlook mobile app. Is this possible?<\/p>\r\n<p>The answer is yes, you can access GAL contacts on your Outlook mobile app on iPhone. However, since 2024, if you search for a GAL contact inside Outlook, you will only see the person if you&rsquo;ve <a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/answers\/questions\/5296357\/how-to-sync-microsoft-gal-(global-address-list)-on\">messaged them before<\/a> (or received a message from them).<\/p>\r\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-59324\" src=\"https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/users-cannot-view-gal-contacts-in-outlook-mobile-1.jpg\" alt=\"users cannot view gal contacts in outlook mobile\" width=\"737\" height=\"463\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/users-cannot-view-gal-contacts-in-outlook-mobile-1.jpg 737w, https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/users-cannot-view-gal-contacts-in-outlook-mobile-1-480x302.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 737px, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p>Even after you see the GAL contact inside Outlook, you still need to copy their phone number, save it in your Contact app, and then call the person.<\/p>\r\n<p>If the person changes their number or leaves the company, you&rsquo;ll still have the wrong number on your phone.<\/p>\r\n<p>At CiraSync, some of our customers chose our product because on-field employees complained about old or outdated numbers.<\/p>\r\n<p>So to put it simply, Microsoft Outlook does not sync GAL contacts to your iPhone Contact app. In the same way, Microsoft Outlook does not sync GAL contacts to your Android Contacts app.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 id=\"h-method-1-use-a-third-party-app\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_2_Use_a_Third-Party_App_CiraSync\"><\/span><strong>Method 2: Use a Third-Party App: CiraSync<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Microsoft does not automatically sync the Global Address List (GAL) to iPhones. That&rsquo;s why some organizations ask employees to export the GAL to their smartphones, which requires additional effort.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Moreover, employees must always export the whole GAL whenever IT updates contacts. If they don\u2019t, they\u2019ll use outdated contacts. As a result, manual export of contacts and outdated contacts cost organizations hundreds of thousands of dollars annually.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>That\u2019s why organizations like <a href=\"https:\/\/cirasync.com\/case-studies\/chicago-construction-company-contact-sync\/\">Skender<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/cirasync.com\/case-studies\/morse-group-automated-contact-sync\/\">The Morse Group<\/a> use <a href=\"https:\/\/cirasync.com\/\">CiraSync<\/a> to sync the global address list to iPhones.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Skender, for example, saves 1500+ IT hours and syncs contacts to 300+ employees.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"975\" height=\"395\" class=\"wp-image-53016\" src=\"https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Senker-Uses-CiraSync-to-Sync-the-Global-Address-List-to-iPhone.png\" alt=\"Senker Uses CiraSync to Sync the Global Address List to iPhone\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Senker-Uses-CiraSync-to-Sync-the-Global-Address-List-to-iPhone.png 975w, https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Senker-Uses-CiraSync-to-Sync-the-Global-Address-List-to-iPhone-480x194.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 975px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Read Full Case Study <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cirasync.com\/case-studies\/chicago-construction-company-contact-sync\/\"><strong>Here<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>In the same way, The Morse Group saves 500+ IT hours and syncs contacts to 2,500+ employees and contractors working at different job sites across the United States.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"975\" height=\"386\" class=\"wp-image-53032\" src=\"https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/The-Morse-Group-Uses-CiraSync-to-Sync-the-Global-Address-List-to-iPhone.png\" alt=\"The Morse Group Uses CiraSync to Sync the Global Address List to iPhone\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/The-Morse-Group-Uses-CiraSync-to-Sync-the-Global-Address-List-to-iPhone.png 975w, https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/The-Morse-Group-Uses-CiraSync-to-Sync-the-Global-Address-List-to-iPhone-480x190.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 975px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Read Full Case Study <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cirasync.com\/case-studies\/morse-group-automated-contact-sync\/\"><strong>Here<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cirasync.com\/\">CiraSync<\/a> is an automatic solution that allows users to sync the entire Global Address List to their smartphones. You can also sync public folders, CRMs, and shared calendars to unlimited iPhone users in your organization.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Here&rsquo;s how you can use Cirasync to sync the global address list to your iPhone!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>1. Log in to the CiraSync Dashboard.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>2. Click the <strong>+<\/strong> in the <strong>Contact Lists.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"748\" height=\"730\" class=\"wp-image-53028\" src=\"https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Click-the-in-the-Contact-Lists.png\" alt=\"Click the + in the Contact Lists\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Click-the-in-the-Contact-Lists.png 748w, https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Click-the-in-the-Contact-Lists-480x468.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 748px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>3. Select the Contact source type. For this example, we will use <strong>Global Address List <\/strong>as the Contact source.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"975\" height=\"300\" class=\"wp-image-53024\" src=\"https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Select-the-Contact-source-type-in-CiraSync.png\" alt=\"Select the Contact source type in CiraSync\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Select-the-Contact-source-type-in-CiraSync.png 975w, https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Select-the-Contact-source-type-in-CiraSync-480x148.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 975px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>4. Click on Collections.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"975\" height=\"750\" class=\"wp-image-53020\" src=\"https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Click-on-Collections.png\" alt=\"Click on Collections\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Click-on-Collections.png 975w, https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Click-on-Collections-480x369.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 975px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>5. Select the desired Contact sources.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"975\" height=\"792\" class=\"wp-image-53036\" src=\"https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Select-the-desired-Contact-sources-to-Sync-in-CiraSync.png\" alt=\"Select the desired Contact sources to Sync in CiraSync\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Select-the-desired-Contact-sources-to-Sync-in-CiraSync.png 975w, https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Select-the-desired-Contact-sources-to-Sync-in-CiraSync-480x390.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 975px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>6. Click the <strong>NEXT<\/strong> button on the top-right corner.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"975\" height=\"336\" class=\"wp-image-53052\" src=\"https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Click-the-NEXT-button-on-the-top-right-corner.png\" alt=\"Click the NEXT button on the top-right corner\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Click-the-NEXT-button-on-the-top-right-corner.png 975w, https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Click-the-NEXT-button-on-the-top-right-corner-480x165.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 975px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>7. Select the user contact you would like to use as a target.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"975\" height=\"764\" class=\"wp-image-53048\" src=\"https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Select-the-user-contact-you-would-like-to-use-as-a-target.png\" alt=\"Select the user contact you would like to use as a target\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Select-the-user-contact-you-would-like-to-use-as-a-target.png 975w, https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Select-the-user-contact-you-would-like-to-use-as-a-target-480x376.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 975px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>8. Click <strong>NEXT<\/strong> in the top-right corner.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>9. Name the contact list in the box under <strong>Provide Contact List Name.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"975\" height=\"900\" class=\"wp-image-53044\" src=\"https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sync-the-global-address-list-to-iPhones-Using-CiraSync.png\" alt=\"Sync the global address list to iPhones Using CiraSync\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sync-the-global-address-list-to-iPhones-Using-CiraSync.png 975w, https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sync-the-global-address-list-to-iPhones-Using-CiraSync-480x443.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 975px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>10.Click the <strong>+<\/strong> next to <strong>Contacts.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"656\" height=\"720\" class=\"wp-image-53040\" src=\"https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Click-the-next-to-Contacts.png\" alt=\"Click the + next to Contacts\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Click-the-next-to-Contacts.png 656w, https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Click-the-next-to-Contacts-480x527.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 656px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>11. Enter the preferred name of your subfolder.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"655\" height=\"708\" class=\"wp-image-53064\" src=\"https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sync-GAL-contacts-to-iPhone-devices.png\" alt=\"Sync GAL contacts to iPhone devices\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sync-GAL-contacts-to-iPhone-devices.png 655w, https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sync-GAL-contacts-to-iPhone-devices-480x519.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 655px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>12. Check <strong>Sync Contact Groups<\/strong> if you have groups in the contact list and would like to sync members of that group. You can choose to exclude Group members from syncing.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"975\" height=\"639\" class=\"wp-image-53060\" src=\"https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sync-Contact-Groups-if-you-have-groups-in-the-contact-list.png\" alt=\"Sync Contact Groups if you have groups in the contact list\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sync-Contact-Groups-if-you-have-groups-in-the-contact-list.png 975w, https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sync-Contact-Groups-if-you-have-groups-in-the-contact-list-480x315.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 975px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>13. Check <strong>Populate Outlook Auto-Complete List<\/strong> if you want these synced contacts to appear in the Outlook Auto-Complete list.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"975\" height=\"652\" class=\"wp-image-53084\" src=\"https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Populate-Outlook-Auto-Complete-List.png\" alt=\"Populate Outlook Auto-Complete List\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Populate-Outlook-Auto-Complete-List.png 975w, https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Populate-Outlook-Auto-Complete-List-480x321.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 975px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>14. By default, CiraSync will remove a contact from the targeted mailbox if it is removed from the Source. If you want to allow users to keep these obsolete items, check <strong>Retain obsolete items.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"975\" height=\"675\" class=\"wp-image-53076\" src=\"https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sync-The-Global-Adddress-List-Contacts-to-iPhones.png\" alt=\"Sync The Global Address List Contacts to iPhones\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sync-The-Global-Adddress-List-Contacts-to-iPhones.png 975w, https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sync-The-Global-Adddress-List-Contacts-to-iPhones-480x332.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 975px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>15. Click <strong>SAVE.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"511\" height=\"600\" class=\"wp-image-53072\" src=\"https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Click-SAVE.png\" alt=\"Click SAVE\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Click-SAVE.png 511w, https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Click-SAVE-480x564.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 511px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>16. You will be taken to the sync summary dashboard.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"975\" height=\"317\" class=\"wp-image-53090\" src=\"https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/sync-summary-dashboard-in-CiraSync.png\" alt=\"sync summary dashboard in CiraSync\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/sync-summary-dashboard-in-CiraSync.png 975w, https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/sync-summary-dashboard-in-CiraSync-480x156.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 975px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>17. Click the <strong>CiraSync<\/strong> icon in the top-left corner of the window to return to the CiraSync home dashboard.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"975\" height=\"317\" class=\"wp-image-53104\" src=\"https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Click-the-CiraSync-icon-1.png\" alt=\"Click the CiraSync icon\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Click-the-CiraSync-icon-1.png 975w, https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Click-the-CiraSync-icon-1-480x156.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 975px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>18. Check the <strong>Update Cache<\/strong> box under the <strong>Sync Status<\/strong> pane in the top-right corner of the dashboard.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"413\" height=\"395\" class=\"wp-image-53100\" src=\"https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Update-and-Sync-the-Global-Address-List-to-iPhone.png\" alt=\"Update and Sync the Global Address List to iPhone\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Update-and-Sync-the-Global-Address-List-to-iPhone.png 413w, https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Update-and-Sync-the-Global-Address-List-to-iPhone-300x287.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 413px) 100vw, 413px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>19. Click <strong>SYNC NOW<\/strong> to run a manual sync.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"413\" height=\"395\" class=\"wp-image-53096\" src=\"https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sync-the-Global-Address-List-to-iPhone.png\" alt=\"Sync the Global Address List to iPhone\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sync-the-Global-Address-List-to-iPhone.png 413w, https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sync-the-Global-Address-List-to-iPhone-300x287.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 413px) 100vw, 413px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>And there you have it! You just learned how to sync the Global Address List to iPhones.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 id=\"h-method-3-use-microsoft-exchange-activesync\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_3_Use_Microsoft_Exchange_ActiveSync\"><\/span><strong>Method 3: Use Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Follow the following steps to access Exchange ActiveSync in Exchange Online:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>1. <\/strong>Open a web browser and go to the Microsoft 365 admin center (<a href=\"https:\/\/admin.microsoft.com\">https:\/\/admin.microsoft.com<\/a>).<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>2. In the Microsoft 365 admin center, expand the <strong>Admin centers<\/strong> menu and select <strong>Exchange<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"442\" height=\"600\" class=\"wp-image-53135\" src=\"https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Use-Microsoft-Exchange-ActiveSync-to-Sync-GAL-to-iPhone.png\" alt=\"Use Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync to Sync GAL to iPhone\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Use-Microsoft-Exchange-ActiveSync-to-Sync-GAL-to-iPhone.png 442w, https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Use-Microsoft-Exchange-ActiveSync-to-Sync-GAL-to-iPhone-221x300.png 221w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 442px) 100vw, 442px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>3. Once in the Exchange Admin Center, go to <strong>Recipients<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Mailboxes<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"428\" height=\"378\" class=\"wp-image-53131\" src=\"https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/go-to-Recipients-and-Mailboxes.png\" alt=\"go to Recipients and Mailboxes\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/go-to-Recipients-and-Mailboxes.png 428w, https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/go-to-Recipients-and-Mailboxes-300x265.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 428px) 100vw, 428px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>4. Select the user mailbox for which you want to enable or disable Exchange ActiveSync.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"975\" height=\"327\" class=\"wp-image-53127\" src=\"https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Select-the-user-mailbox-to-enable-Exchange-ActiveSync.png\" alt=\"Select the user mailbox to enable Exchange ActiveSync\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Select-the-user-mailbox-to-enable-Exchange-ActiveSync.png 975w, https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Select-the-user-mailbox-to-enable-Exchange-ActiveSync-480x161.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 975px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>5. Click on <strong>Mobile devices<\/strong> in the user\u2019s mailbox properties.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"602\" height=\"839\" class=\"wp-image-53143\" src=\"https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/View-mailbox-properties.png\" alt=\"View mailbox properties\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/View-mailbox-properties.png 602w, https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/View-mailbox-properties-480x669.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 602px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>6. Under <strong>Mobile Devices<\/strong>, you can view mobile device sync settings and manage, add, remove, or block access to devices. You can also manage device policies, remote wipe, and edit other mobile device settings here.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"975\" height=\"344\" class=\"wp-image-53139\" src=\"https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sync-the-Global-Address-List-to-iPhone-with-Exchange-ActiveSync.png\" alt=\"Sync the Global Address List to iPhone with Exchange ActiveSync\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sync-the-Global-Address-List-to-iPhone-with-Exchange-ActiveSync.png 975w, https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sync-the-Global-Address-List-to-iPhone-with-Exchange-ActiveSync-480x169.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 975px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>7. Click browse to manage mobile device policy settings.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"975\" height=\"470\" class=\"wp-image-53147\" src=\"https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/manage-mobile-device-policy-settings.png\" alt=\"manage mobile device policy settings\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/manage-mobile-device-policy-settings.png 975w, https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/manage-mobile-device-policy-settings-480x231.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 975px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>7. Here, you can view and modify your mobile device policy details, edit synchronization status, and adjust device encryption settings.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"975\" height=\"295\" class=\"wp-image-53151\" src=\"https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Use-Exchange-ActiveSync-Sync-the-Global-Address-List-to-iPhone.png\" alt=\"Use Exchange ActiveSync Sync the Global Address List to iPhone\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Use-Exchange-ActiveSync-Sync-the-Global-Address-List-to-iPhone.png 975w, https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Use-Exchange-ActiveSync-Sync-the-Global-Address-List-to-iPhone-480x145.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 975px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 id=\"h-method-4-using-import-export-in-outlook\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_4_Using_ImportExport_in_Outlook\"><\/span><strong>Method 4: Using Import\/Export in Outlook<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Exporting GAL contacts from Outlook to your smartphone doesn\u2019t sync them in real-time. You need to export the GAL every time you want to see new contacts.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>If you don\u2019t do so, you\u2019ll access outdated contacts.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>However, I\u2019m still showing this method because some organizations encourage employees to use it. For organizations that want to avoid this method and access synced contacts in the iPhone Contact app, check out <a href=\"https:\/\/cirasync.com\/\">CiraSync<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"975\" height=\"477\" class=\"wp-image-53180\" src=\"https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/CiraSync-The-Best-GAL-Syncing-Platform.png\" alt=\"CiraSync - The Best GAL Syncing Platform\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/CiraSync-The-Best-GAL-Syncing-Platform.png 975w, https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/CiraSync-The-Best-GAL-Syncing-Platform-480x235.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 975px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>In the meantime, let me show you how to export GAL contacts to iPhones.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>1. In Outlook, select File.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"317\" height=\"348\" class=\"wp-image-53176\" src=\"https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Select-File-in-Outlook.png\" alt=\"Select File in Outlook\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Select-File-in-Outlook.png 317w, https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Select-File-in-Outlook-273x300.png 273w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 317px) 100vw, 317px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>2. Select Import\/Export under Open &amp; Export.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"739\" height=\"498\" class=\"wp-image-53160\" src=\"https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Select-Import-Export-under-Open-Export.png\" alt=\"Select Import Export under Open &amp; Export.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Select-Import-Export-under-Open-Export.png 739w, https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Select-Import-Export-under-Open-Export-480x323.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 739px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>3. Select \u201cExport to File.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"666\" height=\"520\" class=\"wp-image-53168\" src=\"https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Select-Export-to-File-in-Microsoft-Outlook.png\" alt=\"Select Export to File in Microsoft Outlook\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Select-Export-to-File-in-Microsoft-Outlook.png 666w, https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Select-Export-to-File-in-Microsoft-Outlook-480x375.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 666px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>4. Choose Comma Separated Values.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"764\" height=\"561\" class=\"wp-image-53172\" src=\"https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Choose-Comma-Separated-Values.png\" alt=\"Choose Comma Separated Values\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Choose-Comma-Separated-Values.png 764w, https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Choose-Comma-Separated-Values-480x352.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 764px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>5. If necessary, scroll to the top of the Select folder to export from your inbox and choose the <a href=\"https:\/\/cirasync.com\/blog-articles\/office-365-best-practices\/create-outlook-contacts-folders\/\">Contacts folder<\/a> located under your account. Select Next.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"705\" height=\"531\" class=\"wp-image-53164\" src=\"https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Export-Global-Address-List-to-iPhone.png\" alt=\"Export Global Address List to iPhone\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Export-Global-Address-List-to-iPhone.png 705w, https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Export-Global-Address-List-to-iPhone-480x362.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 705px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>6. Select Browse, give your file a name, and click OK.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"725\" height=\"544\" class=\"wp-image-53184\" src=\"https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/give-your-file-a-name.png\" alt=\"give your file a name\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/give-your-file-a-name.png 725w, https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/give-your-file-a-name-480x360.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 725px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>7. After confirming the location on your computer where your new contacts file will be saved, click Next.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>8. To begin exporting your contacts right away, choose Finish.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"531\" class=\"wp-image-53188\" src=\"https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Click-Finish-in-Outlook.png\" alt=\"Click Finish in Outlook\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Click-Finish-in-Outlook.png 788w, https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Click-Finish-in-Outlook-480x323.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 788px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>9. To make sure your contacts are there, find the newly created CSV file on your computer and open it in Excel.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"786\" height=\"530\" class=\"wp-image-53196\" src=\"https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Open-the-Exported-Global-Address-LIst-in-Google-Sheets.png\" alt=\"Open the Exported Global Address LIst in Google Sheets\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Open-the-Exported-Global-Address-LIst-in-Google-Sheets.png 786w, https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Open-the-Exported-Global-Address-LIst-in-Google-Sheets-480x324.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 786px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>10. Your contacts are now copied to a.csv file, which you may import into another email service or onto another computer running Outlook for Windows.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>11. Send the CSV file to your iPhone (via email or cloud storage).<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" open=\"\">\r\n<summary>You Might Also Like:<\/summary>\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cirasync.com\/blog-articles\/offline-global-address-list\/\">What is the Offline Global Address List (OAB)?<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/details>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 id=\"h-method-5-custom-scripting-and-api-integrations-advanced\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_5_Custom_Scripting_and_API_Integrations_Advanced\"><\/span><strong>Method 5: Custom Scripting and API Integrations (Advanced)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Using PowerShell or Python, custom scripting, and AP integration are advanced methods that I recommend only to those who know what they are doing.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>If done wrong, it can affect the viewing of contacts or create new security risks.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Here is how to use custom scripting and API to sync the Global Address List to iPhones.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>1. For Office 365 environments, register an application in Azure AD to use Microsoft Graph API, granting it permission to read GAL data.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>For on-premises Exchange servers, enable and configure Exchange Web Services (EWS) API to retrieve GAL contacts securely.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>2. Use PowerShell or Python to fetch GAL contacts.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>PowerShell can connect directly to Exchange or Office 365, while Python, with the \u201crequests\u201d and \u201cMSAL\u201d libraries, can access the Microsoft Graph API or EWS API. Store the GAL data in a CSV or JSON file for easier processing.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>3. Convert the GAL data to a compatible format, such as vCard (.vcf), which iOS natively supports for importing contacts. Create individual vCard entries for each GAL contact and save them in a file that iOS devices can import.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>4. Upload the vCard file to a secure server or cloud location. This server should be accessible by iPhones but requires proper authentication to protect the GAL data.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>5. Use Apple Configurator or a Mobile Device Management (MDM) solution to create a configuration profile that points to the contact file\u2019s URL. This profile will allow iPhones to access and download the vCard file.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>6. Deploy the configuration profile to the iPhones through MDM or by sharing a link to the profile file. Users can install the profile to import the contacts into their device&rsquo;s address book.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>7. To keep the GAL up-to-date, set up a scheduled job (e.g., with cron or Task Scheduler) to regenerate the vCard file at regular intervals.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Ensure the profile configuration or vCard link automatically reflects updates without requiring manual intervention on each iPhone.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>8. Test the sync process on an iPhone by installing the profile and verifying that GAL contacts appear accurately in the device\u2019s contacts app.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Confirm that updates to the GAL are reflected on the iPhone after subsequent sync intervals.<\/p>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_6_Using_Apple_Configurator_or_MDM_for_Larger_Deployments\"><\/span><strong>Method 6: Using Apple Configurator or MDM (for Larger Deployments)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p>This method can work for you if you\u2019re an IT admin managing multiple iPhones.<\/p>\r\n<p>Instead of touching every device, you can push GAL contacts remotely through Apple Configurator or a Mobile Device Management (MDM) platform like Microsoft Intune or Jamf.<br \/>Here is how to do it:<\/p>\r\n<ol>\r\n<li>Make sure your iPhones are already enrolled in Intune, Jamf, or another MDM.<\/li>\r\n<li>This profile should include a CardDAV or Exchange account that can access the GAL.<\/li>\r\n<li>In your profile settings, make sure the \u201cContacts\u201d option is switched on so GAL entries sync to the iPhone\u2019s Contacts app.<\/li>\r\n<li>Assign the profile to your target device group in the MDM console.<\/li>\r\n<li>Always test on one or two devices before rolling it out to everyone to avoid surprises.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_7_Sync_the_GAL_to_iCloud_Contacts_and_Populate_Your_iPhone\"><\/span><strong>Method 7: Sync the GAL to iCloud Contacts and Populate Your iPhone<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p>If you\u2019re managing your own iPhone and don\u2019t have access to MDM tools, you can still get the GAL into your device by importing it into iCloud Contacts.<br \/>Here is how to do it:<\/p>\r\n<p>1. Export the GAL. From Outlook, export the GAL entries you want as a .vcf (vCard) file.<\/p>\r\n<p>2. Log in to iCloud. On a computer, go to iCloud.com and sign in with your Apple ID.<\/p>\r\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-59506\" src=\"https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/sync-gal-to-iphone.jpg\" alt=\"sync gal to iphone\" width=\"602\" height=\"582\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/sync-gal-to-iphone.jpg 602w, https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/sync-gal-to-iphone-480x464.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 602px, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p>3. Click on the iCloud Contacts icon.<\/p>\r\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-59514\" src=\"https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/sync-global-address-list-to-iphone.jpg\" alt=\"sync global address list to iphone\" width=\"301\" height=\"294\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/sync-global-address-list-to-iphone.jpg 301w, https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/sync-global-address-list-to-iphone-45x45.jpg 45w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 301px) 100vw, 301px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p>4. Select Import Contact to upload your file.<\/p>\r\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-59510\" src=\"https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/sync-global-address-list-to-iphone-via-icloud.jpg\" alt=\"sync global address list to iphone via icloud\" width=\"309\" height=\"215\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/sync-global-address-list-to-iphone-via-icloud.jpg 309w, https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/sync-global-address-list-to-iphone-via-icloud-300x209.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 309px) 100vw, 309px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p>5. Let iCloud sync. Your iPhone will automatically pull in these contacts as long as iCloud Contacts is enabled in your iPhone settings.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"h-does-syncing-gal-contacts-to-my-iphone-affect-my-personal-contacts\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Syncing_GAL_Contacts_to_My_iPhone_Affect_My_Personal_Contacts\"><\/span><strong>Does Syncing GAL Contacts to My iPhone Affect My Personal Contacts?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>No, personal contacts won&rsquo;t be affected if you sync the GAL with your iPhone. Your iPhone views GAL contacts independently of personal contacts and syncs them as a distinct list.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Several apps and services may allow you to turn GAL contacts on and off independently to prevent interference with personal contacts.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"h-how-often-is-the-gal-updated-on-my-iphone\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Often_is_the_GAL_Updated_on_My_iPhone\"><\/span><strong>How Often is the GAL Updated on My iPhone?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The GAL doesn&rsquo;t automatically sync in real-time across all systems and devices. It updates every 24 hours for On-Premises Exchange Servers and 24-48 hours for Microsoft 365\/Exchange Online.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>With a third-party tool like <a href=\"https:\/\/cirasync.com\/\">CiraSync<\/a>, you can sync your Global Address List to iPhones<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Multiple times a day,<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Weekly<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Monthly and<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>At regular intervals.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"975\" height=\"680\" class=\"wp-image-53192\" src=\"https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/GAL-Sync-Configuration-in-CiraSync.png\" alt=\"GAL Sync Configuration in CiraSync\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/GAL-Sync-Configuration-in-CiraSync.png 975w, https:\/\/cirasync.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/GAL-Sync-Configuration-in-CiraSync-480x335.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 975px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"h-frequently-asked-questions\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><strong>Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\">\r\n<div id=\"faq-question-1731693086611\" class=\"schema-faq-section\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>How do I get to the global address list on my iPhone?<\/strong><\/strong>\r\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">You can access the global address list on your iPhone when you search for contacts in the Outlook mobile app. You can also use the web version of Outlook to access your GAL by entering your Microsoft login information.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div id=\"faq-question-1731693098361\" class=\"schema-faq-section\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Why is the GAL not syncing on my iPhone?<\/strong><\/strong>\r\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The global address list might not sync to your iPhone due to security or server issues. 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