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# Managing the Addressbook

The addressbook does not have a large list of configuration settings, but those that are there can be found in the Tools menu.

## Adding Directory Servers

To add a new LDAP server to your available contact folders:

1. Select Tools->Addressbook Sources from the menu.

2. Click the Add button on the right side.

3. Enter the server information:

   Account name

     The name that you see on the screen. This could be anything you wish.

   Server name

     Address of the server where the addressbook is located.

   My server requires authentication

     Select this if the server requires Evolution to provide a server in order to access the LDAP contacts.

   Port

     The internet port Evolution connects to in order to access the LDAP database. This is normally 389.

   Search base

     The base entry to use for all your searches. Contact your administrator for information about the correct settings.

   Search scope

     How broad the search is in the directory. The following options are available:

     Base

       Searches just the Search Base. Most of the time, not very useful.

     One

       Searches the Search Base and one entry below it.

     Sub

       Searches the Search Base and all entries below it.

4. Click OK.

5. Click OK to permanenty make changes or Apply to temporarily set the changes.

Example 10-1. LDAP Configuration

Rich works at a large chip manufacturer. He needs to access the company's LDAP server. Their LDAP address is wemakechips.com.

His Account Name would be: We Make Chips Employees

His Server Name would be: ldap.wemakechips.com

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