Wondering about how to export contacts from G Suite but don’t know how to do it? Well, don’t be disheartened. Here, you will learn how to export G Suite contacts/address books in a detailed manner.
Before that, let us take a look at the user queries:
User Query 1:
Methods to Export Contacts from G Suite
In the wake of experiencing the queries, it’s easy to understand that there are two things related to the export of contacts from G Suite accounts:
- Exporting from Single Google account (Manual Method)
- Exporting from Multiple Business Google accounts (Automated Method)
We have defined some methods that solve the queries for both single and multiple accounts. Read and follow them in a seamless manner.
Export Address Book from a Single Account
- Run the contacts page on your internet browser and sign in with your Google account
- Click on the Export button from the left panel
Tip: To change only explicit contacts, you can likewise choose contacts from the list before clicking the Export button.
- Choose vCard/CSV from the list of options and click the Export button
- The contacts file will be downloaded in the designated format.
To export G Suite contacts from multiple accounts to local system, opt for the next method.
There Are Many Issues with Manual Method!
There are several issues with the manual method to export contacts from G Suite. Some practical ones are as follows:
I. Export Address Book from A Single User Only
II. The ‘Export’ option is not available on the Old Layout
This issue is related to the old layout (basic) of Google. The Export option is in More settings.
III. Exporting Lot of Junk Contacts
This problem arises when selecting .csv file. You will need to isolate the contacts that has several lines in a separate group to avoid this issue. And then export them.
Export Contacts from Multiple G Suite User Accounts
- Download the referred G Suite Backup Tool on your Windows system
- Run the software and click Backup button
- Choose the option – Domain User to export from multiple accounts
- Input the credentials and import list of users
- Select ‘Contacts’ from the list and apply filters
Tip: If you select EML, MSG or MBOX format, the contacts will be exported into vCard format. While selecting PST will export into a single PST.
- Click Start to run the backup process. Click Ok when the confirmation window appears.
- All the contacts of all the users are successfully stored in separate vCard files.
Conclusion
It is a frequent need for users to try and export contacts from G Suite. To do such a task, one looks for a precise and proven method that can guarantee results. The given methods are the best in that regard. The manual method has some issues though it is capable of exporting contacts from a single G Suite user account. With the automated tool which is a proven method, one can easily export G Suite emails to EML, MBOX, PST, and MSG format along with contacts, calendars, and documents.