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Importing Contacts into Outlook Online with Microsoft Remote Desktop Manager

Microsoft 365 offers various features that make our lives easier, and one such feature is importing contacts into Outlook Online. This article will guide you through three scenarios on how to import contacts into Outlook Online using different interfaces - the graphical user interface of Outlook Online in Microsoft 365, Microsoft Office Outlook installed in Windows, and PowerShell command line interface.

Before we dive into the process, it's essential to have a CSV file with your contacts exported beforehand. This prerequisite applies to all the scenarios covered in this blog post.

Scenario One: Importing Contacts using Outlook Online in Microsoft 365

To import contacts into Outlook Online using the graphical user interface of Microsoft 365, follow these steps:

1. Log in to your Microsoft 365 account and click on the menu icon located in the top left corner.

2. Open Outlook Online by visiting its web address in your web browser.

Once you have opened Outlook Online, you can proceed to import contacts from a CSV file. To do this:

* Click on the gear icon located at the top right corner of the page and select 'Settings.'

* Scroll down to the 'Accounts' section and click on 'Import/Export.'

* Select 'Import' and then choose the CSV file containing your contacts.

* Follow the prompts to complete the import process.

Scenario Two: Importing Contacts using Microsoft Office Outlook

If you have Microsoft Office Outlook installed in Windows, you can also use it to import contacts into Outlook Online. To do this:

1. Open Microsoft Office Outlook on your computer.

2. Click on 'File' and select 'Open & Export.'

* Choose 'Import/Export' from the dropdown menu.

* Select 'Import from a file' and then choose the CSV file containing your contacts.

* Follow the prompts to complete the import process.

Once you have imported your contacts, you can sync them with Outlook Online by clicking on the gear icon in the top right corner of the page, selecting 'Settings,' and scrolling down to the 'Accounts' section. Click on 'Sync Contacts' to start the syncing process.

Scenario Three: Importing Contacts using PowerShell

For those who prefer a command line interface, you can use PowerShell to import contacts into Outlook Online. To do this:

1. Open PowerShell as an administrator.

2. Run the following command: `Import-Contact -FilePath 'path_to_your_csv_file.csv' -CSV`

* Replace `'path_to_your_csv_file.csv'` with the actual path and name of your CSV file.

The contacts will be imported into Outlook Online, and you can verify this by opening Outlook Online in your web browser and checking the 'Contacts' folder.

In conclusion, importing contacts into Outlook Online is a straightforward process that can be achieved through various interfaces. By following these steps, you can easily migrate your contact lists from one email platform to another or from one email client to another.

Microsoft remote desktop manager import csv