Managing the Addressbook

Adding Directory Servers

To add a new LDAP server to your available contact folders:

1. Select Tools->Addressbook Sources from the menu.

2. Click the Add button on the right side.

3. Enter the server information:

   Account name

   The name that you see on the screen. This could be anything you wish.

   Server name

   Address of the server where the addressbook is located.

   My server requires authentication

   Select this if the server requires Evolution to provide a server in order to access the LDAP contacts.

   Port

   The internet port Evolution connects to in order to access the LDAP database. This is normally 389.

   Search base

   The base entry to use for all your searches. Contact your administrator for information about the correct settings.

   Search scope

   How broad the search is in the directory. The following options are available:

   Base

   Searches just the Search Base. Most of the time, not very useful.

   One

   Searches the Search Base and one entry below it.

   Sub

   Searches the Search Base and all entries below it.

4. Click OK.

5. Click OK to permanenty make changes or Apply to temporarily set the changes.