How to Export Kerio Contacts to CSV Format for Microsoft Outlook ?

Kerio Connect is an enterprise email and collaboration platform. Its contact data is stored in proprietary formats that don’t export directly to CSV. When you need to move Kerio contacts to Outlook, Gmail, Android or any other platform, a dedicated conversion tool is the fastest approach.

Turgs Kerio Migration Tool exports Kerio Connect contact data to CSV and other formats without requiring a live Kerio Connect server connection in all cases.

Why Export Kerio Contacts to CSV?

Common reasons to export Kerio contacts to CSV include:

• Migrating from Kerio Connect to Microsoft 365, Google Workspace or another email platform
• Creating a backup of all Kerio contact data before decommissioning the server
• Sharing Kerio contact lists with colleagues or clients who use different apps
• Importing Kerio contacts into a CRM system that accepts CSV
• Importing Kerio contacts to mobile devices (Android and iOS both support CSV import)

CSV is the most universally accepted contact exchange format. Every major email client, CRM and mobile device OS can import contacts from a CSV file. Exporting Kerio contacts to CSV makes the data portable across all platforms and eliminates dependency on the Kerio server for accessing your contact directory.

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What You Need

You need Turgs Kerio Migration Tool installed on a Windows machine. You’ll need access to the Kerio Connect data files or the Kerio server itself. The tool supports both direct server connections and offline data file processing.

How to Export Kerio Contacts to CSV

Follow these steps to export Kerio contact data to CSV format.

Step 1: Launch Turgs Kerio Migration Tool

Install and open the application. The main screen shows the Kerio data source options.

Step 2: Load Kerio Data

Choose how to load your Kerio data. You can connect to a live Kerio Connect server or load offline Kerio data files. The dual loading mode gives flexibility for both online and offline scenarios.

Step 3: Select Users or Contact Folders

Browse the Kerio data structure and select the users or contact folders you want to export. You can select multiple users at once for a batch export.

Step 4: Select CSV as the Output Format

In the format options, select CSV. The tool supports additional output formats including vCard, PST, MBOX, EML and others.

Step 5: Export Contacts

Set the destination folder and click Export. The tool processes all selected Kerio contacts and creates the CSV file.

Where to Import the CSV

After exporting from Kerio to CSV, you can import the contacts to multiple platforms:

Import to Outlook

In Outlook, go to File > Open and Export > Import/Export. Choose “Import from another program or file”, select CSV, browse to your file and map the fields.

Import to Android

Transfer the CSV to your Android device, open Contacts, go to Settings > Import, and select the CSV file from your storage.

Understanding Kerio Contact Data

Kerio Connect stores contacts in its own internal database format, which is not directly readable by external tools without a proper converter. The contact data includes several fields that map well to standard CSV columns used by Outlook, Gmail and CRMs.

A typical Kerio contact entry contains the contact’s name, email addresses (Kerio supports multiple email addresses per contact), phone numbers across multiple categories (mobile, home, business, fax), physical address, job title, company name, website URL, birthday and free-form notes field. All of these fields export to corresponding CSV columns.

Kerio also supports contact groups and distribution lists. These are handled slightly differently during CSV export since CSV is a flat format without native support for group membership. The tool exports individual contact records to CSV and handles distribution lists separately.

Limitations to Know

Frequently Asked Questions

What contact fields are included in the Kerio CSV export?

The CSV export includes all standard contact fields from Kerio: first and last name, email address, phone numbers (mobile, home, business), physical address, company name, job title, website, birthday and notes. Custom fields defined in Kerio are exported where they can be mapped to standard column names.

Can I export contacts from multiple Kerio users at once?

Yes. The tool’s user selection screen allows you to select multiple Kerio users simultaneously. Each user’s contacts are exported and can be combined into a single CSV or saved as separate files per user, depending on your preferences during the export setup.

Is it possible to export Kerio contacts directly to vCard format instead of CSV?

Yes. Turgs Kerio Migration Tool supports vCard (VCF) as an output format. Select vCard instead of CSV in step 4. vCard is better for importing contacts into iOS devices and some contact management apps that prefer VCF over CSV. CSV is better for database-style analysis in Excel or CRM imports.

Do I need the Kerio server running to export contacts?

It depends on the export method. If connecting to a live Kerio server, yes. If loading offline Kerio data files (the dual loading mode), the server doesn’t need to be running. This is useful for exporting contacts from decommissioned Kerio servers where the data files still exist on the file system.

How do I import the Kerio CSV contacts into Gmail?

Go to Google Contacts (contacts.google.com), click Import in the left sidebar, upload the CSV file and click Import. Google Contacts automatically maps standard column names. Custom columns may need manual field mapping during the import process. The contacts appear immediately in your Google Contacts after import.

Can I export Kerio email data (not just contacts) at the same time?

Yes. Turgs Kerio Migration Tool handles both email and contact data from Kerio Connect. You can export Kerio emails to PST, MBOX, EML or other formats using the same tool. Select email folders instead of contact folders when you want to export email data rather than contacts.