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Native Contacts app on iOS devices

Configure LDAP account on iOS device

Step 1: Go to the Add Account screen

  1. Go to the Settings screen.
    Native Contacts app on iOS devices
  2. On the Settings screen, tap Mail, Contacts, Calendars.
    Native Contacts app on iOS devices
  3. Tap Add Account.
    Native Contacts app on iOS devices
  4. Tap Other.
    Native Contacts app on iOS devices
  5. Tap Add LDAP Account.
    Native Contacts app on iOS devices

Step 2: Provide account information

  1. Enter Ldap Account Information. Then tap Next.
    • Server: Enter server name.
    Don't know your server name? Access the online help to know the server settings required to configure your account. 
    • Username: Enter username in the format mail={user id},dc=addressbook Example: mail=smith@mithiskyconnect.com,dc=addressbook
    • Password: Provide password associated with the account
    • Description: Provide brief description of the account. It appears as an account name displayed under list of accounts configured on your device.
    Native Contacts app on iOS devices
  2. Edit the SEARCH SETTINGS of the account. Tap the connectserver option.
    Native Contacts app on iOS devices
  3. On the Search Settings screen, provide the following information.
    • Base : Enter the string “dc=addressbook”
    • Description : Enter brief description if required.
    • Under Search Scope menu make sure the option Subtree is selected.
    • Tap LDAP to navigate to previous screen.
    Native Contacts app on iOS devices

Step 3: Save the account

  1. Tap Save to configure this account.
    Native Contacts app on iOS devices
  2. The newly created account displays in the Accounts screen. The shared address book (addressbook) is added to your iPhone and shows up in the Contacts application. You can search and use addresses directly from here. LDAP addresses are also integrated into the mail, phone, and SMS apps.
    Native Contacts app on iOS devices

Search for a particular contact

  1. Tap Contacts from the Home screen to display all the contacts present on the iPhone.
    Native Contacts app on iOS devices
  2. Tap the Groups option to view list of contact groups on your device.
    Native Contacts app on iOS devices
  3. Choose the particular group to narrow the search.
    Native Contacts app on iOS devices
  4. Enter the name or a starting letter of a contact to search for.
    Native Contacts app on iOS devices
  5. Tap the contact to view details.
    Native Contacts app on iOS devices

Remove account from device

  1. Go to Settings => Mail, Contacts, Calendars screen
  2. Tap to choose your account from the list
    Native Contacts app on iOS devices
  3. Tap Delete to remove your account from your device
    Native Contacts app on iOS devices

Import contacts to iPhone

Choose your required question and follow the steps mentioned in the documents by Apple Support.

Export contacts from iPhone

Choose your required question and follow the steps mentioned in the documents by Apple Support.