Google Contacts
Google Contacts is similar to an online address book. It gives you easy access to the people you want to reach, and can include information such as names, addresses, office and mobile phone numbers, job title, birthday, your own notes and more.
This service is part of Google Workspace.
Key features
- Create contacts to build up an online address book.
- Search for contacts to locate the people you want to reach.
- Create a local group, similar to a distribution list, so that you can use the group within your calendar to invite people to your events.
- Synchronise contacts to your mobile device.
- A mobile app is available on Google Play.
Access instructions
- Sign in with your University of York email address and password.
- There are some limitations to using this service in sanctioned countries.
Available to staff and students
All members of the University are automatically given a personal Google Workspace account, which includes access to this service. You can use this service on University-managed and personal devices.
App and web-based
This service works in your web browser. The mobile app is compatible with Android.
Funded by the University
There isn’t a cost to you for standard use.
Access instructions
- Sign in with your University of York email address and password.
- There are some limitations to using this service in sanctioned countries.
Guides and help
How-to guides and set up
- Add, move, or import contacts (support.google.com)
- View, group and share contacts (support.google.com)
- Sync Google Contacts with your mobile device or computer (support.google.com)
Search all our guides and help
Accessibility
Google has incorporated a variety of features to make its products usable by people with accessibility needs.
- Learn more about Google accessibility features and products (support.google.com).
- View accessibility reports (about.google.com).
Contact for support
If you're experiencing technical issues and need advice, please contact IT Services.
Service commitments
This service is part of Google Workspace. See Google Workspace: service commitments for related user responsibilities and policies.
The following policies apply to all IT services provided by the University.
Availability
- This is a live service, available 24/7.
- Check the status of this service and any planned maintenance (google.com).
Support
- This service is managed by a third party.
- They are responsible for monitoring, identifying and fixing faults. We provide advice and support for local issues during our opening hours.
- This service is part of Google Workspace. For full details of the support we provide, see Google Workspace: service commitments.
Standards
- Our service performance and standards have been produced in consultation with our customers. We regularly monitor the delivery, performance and availability of facilities and services.
- Google Workspace Service Level Agreement (google.com)
- Google Workspace services summary (google.com)
We appreciate feedback as it helps us review and continually improve our service.
Page last reviewed: 9 September 2024