cPanel provides built-in calendars and contacts for email accounts.
These features allow basic scheduling and contact management that can be synchronized with external devices and applications.
Calendars and contacts are available on Email Hosting and Web Hosting packages that include email services.
What Calendars and Contacts Are #
Calendars allow you to:
- Create events
- Track appointments
- Share schedules
Contacts allow you to:
- Store email addresses
- Manage contact details
- Sync address books
These features are designed for basic use.
Where to Find Calendars and Contacts #
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 in the main cPanel interface.
Synchronization with External Devices #
Calendars and contacts can be synchronized using:
- CalDAV for calendars
- CardDAV for contacts
Connection details are provided in webmail.
Supported Use Cases #
Calendars and contacts are suitable for:
- Personal scheduling
- Small teams
- Basic contact management
They are not intended to replace full collaboration platforms.
Limitations to Be Aware Of #
Calendars and contacts:
- Do not provide advanced sharing controls
- Do not include task management
- Do not include enterprise collaboration features
For advanced needs, dedicated platforms are required.
Data Storage and Access #
Calendar and contact data:
- Is stored within the email account
- Is accessible via webmail and supported clients
- Is removed if the email account is deleted
Deletion cannot be undone.
Common Issues #
- Sync 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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