This comprehensive article will outline how to two-way sync contacts between iCloud and Exchange Server Public Folders.
iCloud serves as a cloud-based storage service offered by Apple, while Exchange Server Public Folders provide a centralized location for storing and sharing contact information within an organization’s email system. By synchronizing contacts bidirectionally, users can ensure that their contact data remains consistent and up-to-date across all their devices and within their organization’s email ecosystem, facilitating efficient communication and collaboration.
This article will show you how to enable a two-way contact sync between iCloud and Exchange Server Public Folders.
Set Up a Two-Way Contact Sync Between iCloud and Exchange Server Public Folders
Create a Spoke for iCloud
- To two-way sync iCloud contacts with Pipedrive, you’ll first need to log in to CiraHub. You will be taken to the onboarding wizard. (See figure below.) Next, select the object you want to sync. In this example the contacts object has been selected.
2. Next start the Hub and Spoke setup. Click on “iCloud ” as your source type for your contact spoke. (The Hub contains all synced Contacts from each spoke; a spoke can be a Public Folder, a user mailbox, the GAL or a CRM.)
3. Enter your Apple ID and Password for your iCloud account.
4. Type in a Spoke name and click next.
5. Type in a Hub name and click Create.
6. Select the option to add an Additional Spoke.
Create a Exchange Server Public Folder Spoke
7. First, Log in to CiraHub. You will be taken to the onboarding wizard. (See figure below.) Next, select the object you want to sync. In this example the contacts object has been selected.
8. Next start the Hub and Spoke setup. Click on “Exchange Server” as your source type for your contact spoke and select Public Folder.
9. In order to Two-way sync Exchange Server contacts, you’ll need to Enter your Exchange Sever Connector Login, Password, URL, and Exchange Version. Find this info in your Exchange Server settings. If you are running an Exchange Version dated 2016 or later, select Exchange 2016 in your Connector Settings.
10. Wait for CiraHub to Validate your Exchange Server Settings in order to access your data.
11. Select the Public Folder you wish to sync.
12. Type in a Spoke Name and click Next.
13. Type in a Hub Name and click Create.
14. Next, right click your spoke, and select “Sync Options”. From there click the box “Allow Hub to create and sync items in this spoke.” This will enable 2-way synchronization between the Hub and your spoke.
15. Click on “Allow Hub” to create and sync items in this spoke. This will enable two-way synchronization from the endpoint to the Hub database and back.
16. Click on “Sync now” in order to enable a 2-way sync for the current spoke to two-way sync between an Exchange Server Mailbox and a Microsoft 365 Public Folder. You can also edit any synchronization options for each of your spokes down below.
Conclusion
The steps above have described how to two-way sync iCloud and Exchange Server Public Folder Contacts with CiraHub. CiraHub’s software makes it easy for anyone to quickly set up a multi-way CRM sync and more (i.e contact and calendar sync) for their company. Start your CiraHub trial today!
