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== Intro ==
== Intro ==
Riverdale automatically populates your Google Contacts with Riverdale names, email addresses, and in some cases phone numbers. To access Google Contacts directly, navigate to: https://contacts.google.com. If you are in other Google Workspace services (Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Slides, etc.) you can look up people by name (i.e. Matthijs van Mierlo) or email (i.e. mvanmierlo@riverdale.edu) to communicate with them.


== Directory ==
== Directory ==
Riverdale automatically maintains the directory in Google Contacts. This will show up to date information on all employees and students on campus. To access the directory:
* Go to https://contacts.google.com
* Click on '''''Directory'''''
You can search the directory, and also add '''''[https://support.google.com/a/users/answer/9310345?hl=en#:~:text=a%20contact%20group-,Go%20to%20Google%20Contacts.,a%20name%2C%20then%20click%20Save. Labels]''''' to contacts if needed (for easier organization).


== Importing ==
== Importing ==
If you have contacts (not Riverdale) that you would like to import into your Riverdale Google Account, please follow these instructions below.
* [https://support.google.com/a/users/answer/9310345?hl=en#import_contacts Import Google Contacts]


== Exporting ==
== Exporting ==
If you have contacts that you would like to export from your Riverdale Google Account (a.k.a. end of employment, or other circumstance), please follow these instructions below.
* [https://support.google.com/a/users/answer/9310345?hl=en#add_contacts_other_account Export Google Contacts]


== Labels ==
== Labels ==
You can create Contact Groups (i.e. Labels) in Google Contacts. This makes it easier to email groups of employees/students. If you would like to create Contact Labels, please follow these instructions below.
* [https://support.google.com/a/users/answer/9310345?hl=en#:~:text=a%20contact%20group-,Go%20to%20Google%20Contacts.,a%20name%2C%20then%20click%20Save. Create Contact Labels]


== Common Issues ==
== Common Issues ==


=== Mislabeled Riverdale Contacts (Name Change) ===
=== Mislabeled Riverdale Contacts (Name Change) ===
When an employee or student changes their name or has their Riverdale email address changed, you may encounter situations where the incorrect name, email or user gets populated when trying to add them Google resources, etc. To fix this, delete the outdated contact(s) from https://contacts.google.com. These contacts will re-populate automatically based on the up to date directory.
* [https://support.google.com/a/users/answer/9310345?hl=en#delete_contact Delete Google Contacts]

Revision as of 11:41, 21 November 2024

Intro

Riverdale automatically populates your Google Contacts with Riverdale names, email addresses, and in some cases phone numbers. To access Google Contacts directly, navigate to: https://contacts.google.com. If you are in other Google Workspace services (Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Slides, etc.) you can look up people by name (i.e. Matthijs van Mierlo) or email (i.e. mvanmierlo@riverdale.edu) to communicate with them.

Directory

Riverdale automatically maintains the directory in Google Contacts. This will show up to date information on all employees and students on campus. To access the directory:

You can search the directory, and also add Labels to contacts if needed (for easier organization).

Importing

If you have contacts (not Riverdale) that you would like to import into your Riverdale Google Account, please follow these instructions below.

Exporting

If you have contacts that you would like to export from your Riverdale Google Account (a.k.a. end of employment, or other circumstance), please follow these instructions below.

Labels

You can create Contact Groups (i.e. Labels) in Google Contacts. This makes it easier to email groups of employees/students. If you would like to create Contact Labels, please follow these instructions below.

Common Issues

Mislabeled Riverdale Contacts (Name Change)

When an employee or student changes their name or has their Riverdale email address changed, you may encounter situations where the incorrect name, email or user gets populated when trying to add them Google resources, etc. To fix this, delete the outdated contact(s) from https://contacts.google.com. These contacts will re-populate automatically based on the up to date directory.