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Importing a Phonebook
You can import Phonebooks in CSV format. The imported CSV file should have the following format:
First name 1; Surname 1; Phone number 1
First name 2; Surname 2; Phone number 2
or
First name 1; Surname 1; Phone number 1
First name 2; Surname 2; Phone number 2
To import the Phonebook 
1 In the menu, select “Global Phonebook”.
*A list appears with all entries in the Global Phonebook.
2 Click on “Import Phonebook”.
*The “Import Phonebook“ configuration wizard appears.
3 Click on ”Select file”.
4 Select the CSV file and click on "Next".
5 Activate the checkbox “Automatically add the additional marking to the name entered.“ as applicable if you wish to distinguish Users optically from other SwyxServers in the Phonebook.
6 Click on ”Next”.
7 Select the update mode:
Mode
Explanation
Update the existing entry
If an entry exists under the same name, the fields “Telephone number” and “Description” are overwritten with the contents of the import file.
Rename a new entry
If an entry exists under the same name, the entry of the import file is added under a different name.
Example
'Franz Mustermann' is added as 'Franz Mustermann (2)' .
Skipp a new entry
If an entry exists under the same name, the entry of the import file is not taken into account.
Delete existing Phonebook before import
The Phonebook is replaced in-full with the import file contents.
8 Click on “Import”.
*The Global Phonebook is imported in accordance with the mode selected.
*The list of all entries in the Global Phonebook is updated.
Last modified date: 07/12/2019