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How to Download Outlook Contacts and the Distribution List
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Microsoft Outlookis a solid choice for an email client, mainly when used as the go-to email client in a work environment.
If you use it in a work environment, yourcontact listwill probably be extensive and filled with essential details.
Because of this, you may sometimes need to download your entire contact list and have it in a more manageable format for you to use.
Your contacts are stored in the Outlook Distribution List (DL) or the Global Address Book (GAB). This step-by-step guide will show you how to download your Microsoft Outlook contacts in one way or another.
How do I export my Outlook contacts?
How do I download my Outlook Distribution List?
1. From the Outlook desktop client
Your file should now be saved as a CSV file, and you will now need to open it in Microsoft Excel to format it better.
2. From the Outlook web client
How to download the Outlook Global Address Book?
We also have a great guide on how toupdate the global address list in Outlook, so be sure not to miss it.
How do I import your Outlook contacts to my iPhone?
1. If you are running iOS 10 or 11
2. If you are running iOS 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 and 13
If you’re on iOS devices, you can alsosync iCloud contacts with Outlookand avoid the hassle.
Following the steps above, you can quickly download and manage your contacts list. You mayprint the Outlook contactsto avoid losing them orshare the contact groupwith other users.
Before you leave, find out how toimport vCards or VCF files in Outlook.
If you know any other way of downloading your Microsoft Outlookcontact list, share it with us in the comments section below.
Teodor Nechita
Eager to help those in need, Teodor writes articles daily on subjects regarding Windows, Xbox, and all things tech-related.
When not working, you may usually find him either at the gym or taking a stroll in the park, trying to find inspiration for the next articles he may write.
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