Calendars and contacts allow you to manage appointments and store contact information linked to your email account.
These features are intended for basic personal or small team use.
Calendars and contacts are available on Email Hosting and Web Hosting packages that include email services.
What Calendars Are Used For #
Calendars allow you to:
- Create and manage events
- Schedule appointments
- View upcoming activities
- Share availability information
Calendars help organize time-related information linked to your email account.
What Contacts Are Used For #
Contacts allow you to:
- Store email addresses
- Save names and contact details
- Quickly select recipients when sending email
Contacts are stored per email account.
Where Calendars and Contacts Are Managed #
Calendars and contacts are accessed through webmail, such as Roundcube.
Steps:
- Log in to webmail
- Open Roundcube
- Use the Calendar and Contacts sections
These features are not managed directly from the main cPanel dashboard.
Synchronizing Calendars and Contacts #
Calendars and contacts can be synchronized with external applications using:
- CalDAV for calendars
- CardDAV for contacts
Connection details are provided within webmail.
Supported Use Cases #
Calendars and contacts are suitable for:
- Individual users
- Small teams
- Basic scheduling and address management
They are not designed to replace full collaboration platforms.
Limitations to Be Aware Of #
Calendars and contacts:
- Do not provide advanced sharing permissions
- Do not include task or project management
- Do not include enterprise collaboration features
For advanced requirements, dedicated platforms are recommended.
Data Storage and Deletion #
Calendar and contact data:
- Is stored within the email account
- Is deleted if the email account is removed
- Cannot be recovered after deletion
Always export important data if needed.
Common Issues #
- Synchronization not working due to incorrect credentials
- Calendar not appearing in external apps
- Contacts not updating across devices
These issues are usually configuration-related.
Responsibility Notice #
You are responsible for:
- Managing calendar and contact data
- Configuring synchronization correctly
- Backing up important information
ProRedLine does not recover deleted calendar or contact data.
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