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How do I configure Thunderbird to sync contacts using CardBook?

The following article requires the Cardbook plug-in for Thunderbird. This plug-in can be found in the extensions menu in Thunderbird or the link below. 

Thunderbird supports CardDav by default. This is an alternate method to sync contacts. 

Click here to go to the CardBook extension page.


When the plug-in is installed and enabled:
  1. Click the CardBook icon
  2. Select the CardBook options icon
  3. Mouse over Address Book
  4. Select New Address Bookconfigure an mdaemon account to sync contacts using CardBook in mozilla thunderbird
  5. Select Remote
    configure an mdaemon account to sync contacts using CardBook in mozilla thunderbird
  6. Click Next
  7. Select CardDAV
  8. Enter the URL of MDaemon's web server.
  9. Enter the Username
  10. Enter the Password
  11. Click Validate to verify the protocol.
    configure an mdaemon account to sync contacts using CardBook in mozilla thunderbird
  12. Click Next
  13. Choose the contact list(s) to be added to the client plug-in.
    configure an mdaemon account to sync contacts using CardBook in mozilla thunderbird
  14. Click Next
  15. Click OK to close the wizard.