Outlook 2018 gmail contacts
To import Gmail contacts into Outlook 2018, you can follow these steps:
Method 1: Importing contacts using Outlook's built-in feature
- Open Outlook 2018 and go to the "File" menu.
- Click on "Open & Export" and then select "Import/Export".
- In the "Import/Export" window, select "Import from another program or file" and then click "Next".
- Choose "Comma Separated Values (Windows)" as the file type and click "Next".
- Enter the file name and location of your Gmail contacts file (it should be in CSV format). You can download this file from your Gmail account by following these steps:
- Log in to your Gmail account.
- Click on the gear icon in the upper right corner and select "See all settings".
- Click on the "Accounts and Import" tab.
- Click on "Export" next to "Contacts".
- Choose "Export all contacts" and select "CSV (Comma Separated Values)" as the file format.
- Click "Export" to download the file.
- Click "Finish" to start the import process.
Method 2: Using the Gmail Outlook add-in
- Install the Gmail Outlook add-in from the Microsoft Store or download it from the official website.
- Open Outlook 2018 and go to the "File" menu.
- Click on "Add Account" and select "Manual setup or additional server types".
- Choose "Microsoft Exchange" and click "Next".
- Enter your Gmail account credentials and click "Connect".
- Once connected, you can sync your Gmail contacts with Outlook by going to the "Contacts" folder and clicking on the "Sync" button.
Method 3: Using a third-party add-in
There are several third-party add-ins available that can help you import Gmail contacts into Outlook 2018. Some popular options include:
- Synchronize Outlook with Gmail
- Gmail Outlook Sync
- Outlook Gmail Sync
These add-ins can be downloaded from the Microsoft Store or other online marketplaces. Follow the installation instructions and configure the add-in to connect to your Gmail account and sync your contacts with Outlook.
Note: Before importing your Gmail contacts into Outlook 2018, make sure that you have the necessary permissions and that your Gmail account is set up to allow contacts to be exported.