Overview
Roundcube lets you import contacts from vCard (.vcf) files. This is useful when migrating from another email client or restoring a backup of your address book.
Supported Import Formats
- vCard —
.vcffiles (versions 2.1, 3.0, and 4.0) - CSV — comma-separated values (if enabled by your hosting provider)
Steps to Import Contacts
- Log in to your Roundcube webmail account.
- Click Address Book in the top navigation menu.
- In the toolbar below the address book list, click the Import icon (usually a downward arrow with a document).
- Click Browse (or Choose File) and select the
.vcffile from your computer. - Choose an import destination:
- Replace — overwrites the entire selected address book with the imported contacts.
- Add (default) — merges imported contacts with existing ones.
- Click Import to begin the process.
- A confirmation message will display once the import is complete.
Important Notes
- The vCard file can contain a single contact or multiple contacts in one file.
- If your import fails, check that the
.vcffile is properly formatted and not corrupted. - Imported contacts will appear in the address book you selected on the left panel.
Troubleshooting
- "Import failed" error: Verify the file is a valid vCard. Open it in a text editor — it should begin with
BEGIN:VCARD. - CSV option not available: Your hosting provider may not have the CSV plugin enabled. Contact support or use vCard format instead.
- Duplicate contacts after import: Roundcube may not detect duplicates automatically. Use the Search feature to find and remove duplicates manually.
For more information, visit the Roundcube official website.
