# Synchronizing local clients with webmail calendars and contacts

> Sync your webmail calendars and contacts with phones and desktop apps using CalDAV and CardDAV settings from cPanel.

Source: https://helpcenter.ruachost.com/email/cpanel-email/synchronizing-local-clients-with-webmail-calendars-and-contacts/

cPanel’s webmail (Roundcube) supports **CalDAV** and **CardDAV** protocols, which allow you to synchronize calendars and contacts with local clients (desktop or mobile). This ensures your schedules and address books stay consistent across devices.

## About CalDAV and CardDAV

- **CalDAV** → Synchronizes calendar events.
- **CardDAV** → Synchronizes contacts.
- Native support is available on **Apple devices (macOS, iOS)**.
- Other clients (Outlook, Thunderbird, Android) require plugins or apps.

⚠️ Support is provided on a **best‑effort basis** due to the wide variety of client configurations.

## Step 1: Get Remote Configuration

1. Log in to **Webmail** at:

   ```
   https://example.com:2096
   ```

   *(Replace* `example.com` *with your domain.)*
2. On the top menu bar, click your account name → **Preferences and Settings**.
3. Select **Calendars and Contacts**.
4. cPanel displays:

   - Auto‑configuration details.
   - Direct URLs for manual setup (Secure SSL/TLS URLs).

## Step 2: Configure Local Client

Each client has its own interface, but the required information is the same:

- **DAV URL** → Server URL or Alternate Server URL from cPanel.
- **Username** → Full e‑mail address.
- **Password** → Your e‑mail password.
- **Email Address** → Full e‑mail address.

### Example: Outlook with CalDAV Synchronizer Plugin

1. Install the **CalDAV Synchronizer** plugin.
2. In Outlook, open plugin settings → enter the above details.
3. Click **Test or Discover Settings** → select available calendars/contacts.
4. Repeat for each calendar/contact list you want to sync.

### Example: Thunderbird

1. Install **TbSync** and **CardBook** add‑ons.
2. Add a new CalDAV/CardDAV account → enter the server URL, username, and password.
3. Sync calendars and contacts.

> **Note:**
- If auto‑configuration fails, use the **direct URLs** provided in cPanel.
- Synchronization may vary depending on client software.
- Apple devices support CalDAV/CardDAV natively; other platforms need plugins.