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From Public Folders to SharePoint: A Modern Approach to Shared Contact Management

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rajesh1
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Mar 23, 2026

SharePoint delivers everything public folders offered and far more - here's how to make the switch.

For years, public folders have been the go-to solution for sharing contacts across teams and organizations - whether for maintaining client lists, managing shared employee directories, or keeping ven...
Published Mar 23, 2026
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technonath
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Jun 12, 2026

rajesh1​  I am confused - What does this have to do with contact sharing in outlook ? If I create a sharepoint list from the non-existant contact list template that you reference - that is not going to show up in outlook or outlook mobile - so how does this help with sharing contacts?- it is not a replacement for public folders that I can see