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how do i export contacts in SOGo, so that group information is not lost?
To export contacts from SOGo in a way that preserves group (distribution list) information, the best approach is to use the vCard (.vcf) export feature, as LDIF may not always support groups in a way compatible with all software. However, note that preserving groups can be tricky due to format differences and software interpretation, especially if using vCard version 3.0, which only unofficially supports groups via custom fields that not all clients recognize.1
Instructions for Group-Preserving Export
- Go to the SOGo web interface and open the Address Book section.2
- Right-click (or open the menu) on your desired address book and look for an “Export” option. Choose to export as vCard (.vcf) if possible.3
- SOGo supports exporting to both LDIF and vCard formats; LDIF may lose group information when imported into some clients.4
- For the highest compatibility with group structures, use a client that understands the SOGo conventions for groups, such as Thunderbird (with CardBook or native CardDAV support) or Microsoft Outlook with CalDAV Synchronizer configured for SOGo’s group format.1
Technical Considerations
- SOGo implements groups in vCard exports using “KIND:group” and “MEMBER” attributes (sometimes using “X-ADDRESSBOOK-SERVER” extensions).1
- Some clients may not properly recognize these, so check after import that groups are intact.
- If you need to port groups to another system, try using a CardDAV client (Thunderbird, Outlook+CalDAVSynchronizer), synchronize both source and target, and check that lists survive the round trip.5
Recommended Process
- If SOGo’s built-in export removes group info or target software can’t parse SOGo groups, use a CardDAV sync tool to drag groups directly between SOGo and another CardDAV-compatible address book (e.g., local Thunderbird/Outlook, or another SOGo instance).6
- For CLI/automation: you can export individual vCards via CardDAV and assemble or verify group membership references programmatically, but this depends on scripting ability.
If ensuring group preservation is critical, always verify the result in the destination software—many imports need manual fixes depending on how they interpret group-related fields.1
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