---
type: source
title: "Central Address Book: macOS Contacts Configuration"
tags: [macos, ldap, directory-services, configuration]
related: [zentrales-adressbuch, ldap-account, macos-contacts-configuration]
created: 2026-06-30
updated: 2026-06-30
sources: ["output/rz_uni_greifswald_de_dienste_allgemein_e_mail_zentrales_adressbuch_kontakte_maco.md"]
---

# Central Address Book: macOS Contacts Configuration

This source provides a technical guide for integrating the Universität Greifswald's central address book into the native macOS Contacts application.

## Summary
The document outlines the procedure for adding an LDAP account within the macOS system settings to enable searching for university employees directly through the native [[Kontakte]] app.

## Technical Specifications
To establish the connection, the following parameters are required:

| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Server | `adressbuch.uni-greifswald.de` |
| Port | `636` |
| Protocol | `LDAP v3` |
| Encryption | TLS/SSL (Ciphers $\ge$ AES 256) |
| Base DN | `dc=uni-greifswald,dc=de,dc=TLD` |

## Configuration Workflow
1. Open **System Settings**.
2. Navigate to **Internet Accounts**.
3. Select **Add Other Account...** $\rightarrow$ **LDAP Account**.
4. Enter the connection data provided in the technical specifications.
5. Use the **Kontakte** (Contacts) application to search for employees.

Support for this service is provided by the [[universitatsrechenzentrum-urz]] via their hotline or the [[groupware]] ticket system.