Fastmail carddav server

FastMail is a popular email service that also provides a CardDAV server for syncing contacts. Here's an overview of how to use FastMail's CardDAV server:

What is CardDAV?

CardDAV is a protocol for syncing contact information between devices and services. It's an extension of the CalDAV protocol, which is used for syncing calendar events. CardDAV allows you to store and sync your contacts across multiple devices and services, including email clients, mobile phones, and web applications.

How to use FastMail's CardDAV server

To use FastMail's CardDAV server, you'll need to:

  1. Create a FastMail account: If you haven't already, sign up for a FastMail account. You can do this on their website.
  2. Enable CardDAV: Log in to your FastMail account and go to the "Settings" page. Scroll down to the "Sync" section and toggle the "CardDAV" switch to "On".
  3. Get your CardDAV URL: Once CardDAV is enabled, you'll see a "CardDAV URL" field on the "Settings" page. This is the URL you'll use to connect to FastMail's CardDAV server.
  4. Configure your device or app: Depending on your device or app, you'll need to configure the CardDAV settings to connect to FastMail's server. Here are some examples:
    • On Android, you can use the "CardDAV Sync" app to connect to FastMail's server.
    • On iOS, you can use the "Contacts" app to connect to FastMail's server.
    • In Thunderbird, you can use the "CardDAV" plugin to connect to FastMail's server.
  5. Sync your contacts: Once you've configured your device or app, your contacts should start syncing with FastMail's CardDAV server.

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