Wildix Collaboration 7 - Contacts & Phonebook
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Purpose
This guide explains how to find contacts using the Wildix Collaboration 7 phonebook and how to create and manage your personal contacts.
Scope
Applies to all employees using Wildix Collaboration 7. The phonebook contains two directories: Shared (maintained by IT, company-wide) and Personal (your private contacts, visible only to you). Both are accessible from the web browser, desktop app, and mobile app.
Procedure
Searching the Phonebook
- In the left-hand navigation, click the Contacts tab.
- Select Colleagues or Phonebook
- Use the search field at the top to find a contact by name, number, or department.
- Click on a contact to view their details.
- Click the phone icon to call them directly from the contact card.
Colleagues vs. Phonebook
The phonebook contains two tabs:
- Colleagues — Contains all company employees and extensions. You can search and call from this list but cannot edit it.
- Phonebook — Contains default and private phonebooks.
Default vs. Personal Phonebooks
There are two types of phonebooks:
- Default — A shared phonebook that contains all company phone numbers and contact names. All users can view and update this information.
- Personal — A private phonebook that displays only the contacts you have added for yourself. These contacts are not visible to other users.
Adding a Phonebook
- In the Contacts tab, click +New phonebook.
- Type in a Name and click Create.
Adding a Contact
- In the Contacts tab, click New Contact.
- Enter Name, Organization, Telephone, and other relevant fields. Select from the drop-down menu where the contact will be saved (default vs. personal).
- Click Save
Note: Personal contacts are tied to your user account and are accessible from all devices where you are logged in, including the mobile app.