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    EBF Contacts

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    • 02. Requirements and Configuration
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    03. Get EBF Contacts up and running in few steps

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    03.1. Set Up EBF Contacts with Exchange O365 / Azure

    Prerequisites

    Make sure you have:

    • Access to your EMM system
    • The latest EBF Contacts app version
    • The following values from your EBF contact person:
      • customerName
      • licenseKey
      • licenseCount
    • Access to your Azure admin portal

    Setup

    1. Deploy the App

    • Upload EBF Contacts to your EMM system.
    • Assign the app to users‘ devices.

    2. Create the App Configuration

    Create an AppConfig (or similar configuration) in your EMM system.

    Add these required parameters:

    • customerName
    • licenseKey
    • licenseCount
    • endpoint

    Use the license values provided by your EBF contact person.

    See Chapter 02.3 for example configurations and all available parameters.

    3. Configure Azure

    • Register an Application ID in Azure.
    • Assign the permissions described in Chapter 02.3.
    • Enter the Application ID information in the endpoint parameter.

    4. Complete the Initial App Setup

    When users open the app for the first time:

    1. Enable EBF Contacts in the device settings (iOS only).
    2. Create an encryption key.
    3. Optionally enable Face ID or Touch ID.
    4. Sign in with AD credentials if required.

    03.2. EBF Contacts with Exchange On-Premise

    Prerequisites

    Make sure you have:

    • Access to your EMM system
    • The latest EBF Contacts app version
    • The following values from your EBF contact person:
      • customerName
      • licenseKey
      • licenseCount
    • The Exchange server URL
    • A working VPN connection

    Setup

    1. Deploy the App

    • Upload EBF Contacts to your EMM system.
    • Assign the app to users‘ devices.

    2. Create the App Configuration

    Create an AppConfig in your EMM system.

    Add these required parameters:

    • customerName
    • licenseKey
    • licenseCount
    • endpoint

    Use the license values provided by your EBF contact person.

    See Chapter 02.3 for example configurations and all available parameters.

    3. Configure the Exchange Connection

    • Enter the Exchange server URL in the endpoint parameter.
    • Make sure devices can connect through VPN.

    4. Complete the Initial App Setup

    When users open the app for the first time:

    1. Enable EBF Contacts in the device settings (iOS only).
    2. Create an encryption key.
    3. Optionally enable Face ID or Touch ID.
    4. Sign in with AD credentials.

    03.3. EBF Contacts with Hubspot

    Prerequisites

    Make sure you have:

    • Access to your EMM system
    • The latest EBF Contacts app version
    • The following values from your EBF contact person:
      • customerName
      • licenseKey
      • licenseCount
    • Access to the HubSpot admin portal

    Setup

    1. Deploy the App

    • Upload EBF Contacts to your EMM system.
    • Assign the app to users‘ devices.

    2. Create the App Configuration

    Create an AppConfig in your EMM system.

    Add these required parameters:

    • customerName
    • licenseKey
    • licenseCount
    • hubSpotToken

    Use the license values provided by your EBF contact person.

    See Chapter 02.3 for example configurations and all available parameters.

    3. Create a HubSpot Private App

    1. In HubSpot, go to:
      • Settings → Account Setup → Integrations → Private Apps
    2. Create a private app.
    3. Enable the permission:
      • crm.objects.contacts.read
    4. Copy the generated token.
    5. Enter the token in the hubSpotToken parameter.

    4. Complete the Initial App Setup

    When users open the app for the first time:

    1. Enable EBF Contacts in the device settings (iOS only).
    2. Create an encryption key.
    3. Optionally enable Face ID or Touch ID.

    Synchronization starts automatically..

    03.4. EBF Contacts with ZIP file (CSV/JSON)

    Prerequisites

    Make sure you have:

    • Access to your EMM system
    • The latest EBF Contacts app version
    • The following values from your EBF contact person:
      • customerName
      • licenseKey
      • licenseCount
    • A ZIP file containing CSV and/or JSON files

    Setup

    1. Prepare the ZIP File

    • Create a ZIP file according to Chapter 02.11.
    • Optional:
      • Protect the ZIP file with a password.
      • Use the zipPassword parameter in the AppConfig.

    You can include multiple CSV or JSON files.

    2. Provide the ZIP File

    Choose one option:

    • Upload the ZIP file to a publicly accessible location.
    • Store the ZIP file on your intranet and provide access through VPN.

    3. Deploy the App

    • Upload EBF Contacts to your EMM system.
    • Assign the app to users‘ devices.

    4. Create the App Configuration

    Create an AppConfig in your EMM system.

    Add these required parameters:

    • customerName
    • licenseKey
    • licenseCount
    • zipUrl

    Use the license values provided by your EBF contact person.

    See Chapter 02.3 for example configurations and all available parameters.

    5. Configure the ZIP File Connection

    • Enter the ZIP file location in the zipUrl parameter.
    • If needed, also add zipPassword

    6. Complete the Initial App Setup

    When users open the app for the first time:

    1. Enable EBF Contacts in the device settings (iOS only).
    2. Create an encryption key.
    3. Optionally enable Face ID or Touch ID.

    Synchronization starts automatically.

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    Updated on 3. Juni 2026
    02. Requirements and Configuration04. App usage by end user
    Table of Contents
    • 03.1. Set Up EBF Contacts with Exchange O365 / Azure
      • Prerequisites
      • Setup
        • 1. Deploy the App
        • 2. Create the App Configuration
        • 3. Configure Azure
        • 4. Complete the Initial App Setup
    • 03.2. EBF Contacts with Exchange On-Premise
      • Prerequisites
      • Setup
        • 1. Deploy the App
        • 2. Create the App Configuration
        • 3. Configure the Exchange Connection
        • 4. Complete the Initial App Setup
    • 03.3. EBF Contacts with Hubspot
      • Prerequisites
      • Setup
        • 1. Deploy the App
        • 2. Create the App Configuration
        • 3. Create a HubSpot Private App
        • 4. Complete the Initial App Setup
    • 03.4. EBF Contacts with ZIP file (CSV/JSON)
      • Prerequisites
      • Setup
        • 1. Prepare the ZIP File
        • 2. Provide the ZIP File
        • 3. Deploy the App
        • 4. Create the App Configuration
        • 5. Configure the ZIP File Connection
        • 6. Complete the Initial App Setup
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