ARCHIVED: In Mac OS X, how do I search for an address in the ADS Global Address List?
In Mac OS X, you can connect to Indiana University's Exchange server with the Contacts (OS X 10.8 and later) or Address Book (OS X 10.7 and before) application. Once connected, applications that use this data (e.g., Mac OS X Mail) can look up names and email addresses in the Global Address List (GAL). You can also search directly from the Contacts or Address Book application.
Contacts and Address Book configuration
To search the Global Address List with Contacts or Address Book, you must have a Microsoft Exchange account.
Mac OS X 10.9 (Mavericks)
- Open the Contacts application. Normally, it will be in the
Applications
folder. - From the menu, select .
- At the top the resulting window, click the tab.
- Click the (plus sign) to add a new account.
- In the sheet that drops down, click the button next to , and then click .
- In the next sheet, configure the settings as follows:
Name: Enter your name. Email address: Enter your primary IU email address (e.g.,username@indiana.edu
orusername@iupui.edu
)Password: Enter your Network ID passphrase.
Once you've entered all your information, click . - Confirm your information is correct in the Account Summary, and then click .
- In the next sheet, you'll be given the option to add your Exchange settings to other applications. When you're finished, click .
Mac OS X 10.8 (Mountain Lion) and 10.7 (Lion)
- Open the Contacts (10.8) or Address Book (10.7 and 10.6)
application. Normally, these will be located in your
Applications
folder. - From the or menu, select .
- At the top of the resulting window, click the tab.
- Click the
Account type: Select(10.8 and 10.7) or (10.6).Full name: Enter your name. Email address: Enter your IU email address (e.g.,username@indiana.edu
orusername@iupui.edu
)Password: Enter your Network ID passphrase.
Once you've entered all your information, click . (plus sign) to add a new account. In the
sheet that drops down, configure the settings as follows:
- Confirm your information is correct in the Account Summary. If you don't want to add your Exchange settings to iCal and Mail, uncheck the appropriate boxes. Then, click .
Mail configuration (10.8 and earlier only)
Once you have set up Address Book, to access the GAL from Mail:
- Open OS X Mail, and from the menu, select .
- In the toolbar at the top of the window, click .
- Make sure is checked.
When you compose a new email message, as you type in names or addresses in the addressing fields, Mail will attempt to complete them using the GAL.
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Last modified on 2018-01-18 13:53:21.