---
type: source
title: Groupware Synchronization with macOS
tags: [macos, groupware, synchronization, caldav, carddav]
related: [groupware, macos, caldav, carddav, macos-groupware-synchronization]
created: 2026-07-01
updated: 2026-07-01
sources: ["output/rz_uni_greifswald_de_dienste_webdienste_groupware_sync_macos.md"]
---

# Groupware Synchronization with macOS

This source provides technical instructions for synchronizing the university's Groupware calendar and address book with native macOS applications and devices using the CalDAV and CardDAV protocols.

## Technical Configuration

### General Setup
- **Configuration Path**: **System Settings** $\rightarrow$ **Internet Accounts** $\rightarrow$ **Add Other Account...**
- **Server Address**: `groupware.uni-greifswald.de`
- **Authentication**: University username and password.
- **Critical Setting**: The **Account Setting** (or Account Type) must be set to **"Manual"**.

### Calendar Synchronization (CalDAV)
- **Protocol**: CalDAV
- **Account Type**: CalDAV
- **Account Setting**: Must be set to **"Manual"**.
- **Server Address**: `groupware.uni-greifswald.de`
- **Constraint**: Users should only synchronize/integrate calendars for which they have read-write permissions to avoid potential synchronization issues.

### Address Book Synchronization (CardDAV)
- **Protocol**: CardDAV
- **Account Type**: CardDAV
- **Account Setting**: Must be set to **"Manual"**.
- **Server Address**: `groupware.uni-greifswald.de`

## Support
Technical assistance and issues are handled by the [[universitatsrechenzentrum-urz]] via:
- The [[groupware]] ticket system.
- The URZ Hotline (extension 1420).