Hi I was wondering if there is a way to have a custom address list that is updatable by the user? I have found instructions on how to create custom address lists but it seems there needs to be an active directory object for this. My situation is this: I have a sales team that would like to share contacts. Could these contacts be added and updated through Outlook but others in the sales depart can have access to it? For example looking in the address list in Outlook? I know you can give delegate access in Outlook but if there is a way to make it a custom address list in Outlook that would be preferable. My environment is 2003 org 2003 AD Thanks, TKE402

In order for it to be in an Address List, it has to be an AD object, so you'd have to give them permission to add/update contact objects in AD. Another option might be to have them set up a public folder for contacts they would all have access to.

Hello Chris, I am not sure if this will meet your needs, but have you already tried creating a shared contacts list in outlook? Once it is created you can add the users/group that you would like to have access to the list and then set their permissions so that everyone can modify/edit/add/delete people to the contacts or distribution group in that contacts list. Hope this helped...

Hello Chris, I am not sure if this will meet your needs, but have you already tried creating a shared contacts list in outlook? Once it is created you can add the users/group that you would like to have access to the list and then set their permissions so that everyone can modify/edit/add/delete people to the contacts or distribution group in that contacts list. Hope this helped... What happens if the user who created the shared contacts in his/her profile leaves the organization and his mail box is deleted?

Hello kboogu, I am on Exchange 07/Office 2003 so I can only guide from there but: What I would suggest is to create a "dummy" mailbox account (Ex. Modifiable Contacts). Whomever will be administrating over this mailbox account should add themselves to the Manage Full Access permissions for that mailbox. In the Administrating mailbox, Add this mailbox for easy accessibility. The Contacts list for this mailbox will also be available Under the Contacts menu in Outlook. From there Create the Distribution groups/Add shared Contacts, then modify permissions as desired. Hopes this clarifies it. It sounds like a lot of steps, but is quite simple to accomplish, and sounds like a viable solution for the querent as they are asking for: -a custom address list that is modifiable by the user -no AD object is needed for this -a sales team (or sales distribution group) can use this to share contacts -contacts be added and updated through Outlook and others in the sales depart can have access to it

Thanks smcwherter, That is exactly what I did for one of our department. But just wanted to clarify if the other option you mentioned works for us.