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Iron Contributor

Aug 10, 2017

Syncing Local Active Directory Contacts

Previously we have always created external mail contact objects in Exchange online, but I may have a need to author them in Active Directory and sync them via Azure AD Connect instead. I haven't done...

office 365

VasilMichev

MVP

Aug 10, 2017

You should have no problems doing this. Just mail address is required:

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/active-directory/connect/active-directory-aadconnectsync-understanding-default-configuration

shya09
Copper Contributor
Dec 03, 2018
I am working on GALSync for o365, but our active directory isnt Azured yet.
Is there a way I could sync contacts by using o365 and normal active directory?
- ChrisHoardMVP
  MVP
  Dec 03, 2018
  Hi Shya09
  
  Yes, you can sync users, distribution lists and external contacts between Office 365 and local active directory by using Azure AD Connect. Please see here:
  
  https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/active-directory/hybrid/reference-connect-accounts-permissions
  
  Best, Chris
  - EthicalCapitalPartners
    Copper Contributor
    Aug 17, 2021
    ChrisHoardMVP Hi, how about doing this between SharePoint Online and Microsoft 365 (Outlook Contacts - whether permissioned from the desktop Outlook client or browser). Want SharePoint to grab my Outlook Contacts folder (not Global Address Book, which only brings up my fellow domain/tenant users - want all my Contacts folder). Tx. AAD? Not hyrbid or on-premises....