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How can I use the Monash Address Book (Monash Directory) in Microsoft Outlook?

This document will guide you through the set up for using the Monash Address Book. This will allow you can search the entire Monash Directory for staff email address. Please see the main guides page for a list of other categories.

NOTE: For security reasons, this service is only available to:

  • Users on a Monash Campus.
  • Home users of the Monash Dial up service.
  • Home users with a VPN (Virtual Private Network) Client installed.
    More information regarding VPNs is available here: https://secure.monash.edu/its/vpn/

Configuring the Monash Address Book

To begin configuring the Address book, open Microsoft Outlook:

  1. Go to Tools > E-mail Accounts
  2. Under the Directory heading, select Add a new directory or address book and press Next
  3. Select Internet Directory Service (LDAP) and press Next
  4. Enter the Server Name as: directory.monash.edu.au and press More Settings
Directory Service (LDAP) Settings window for Email Accounts
  1. In the Microsoft LDAP Directory window:
    • Select the Connection tab, fill in the fields as shown and press Apply:
      Connection tab in LDAP Directory window
    • Select the Search tab and fill in the fields as show, and press Apply:
      Search tab in LDAP Directory window
  2. Press OK, press Next and then Finish

The Monash Address Book should now be set up.