How to Sync Zoho Contacts with an Android Device

You can sync your Zoho contacts with your Android device using the CardDAV protocol. This method ensures your Zoho contacts are available and kept up to date in your device’s native Contacts app.

Step-by-Step Guide:

1. Install a CardDAV Sync App

   • Download and install a CardDAV sync app from the Google Play Store. Common choices include:

     • CardDAV-Sync Free (org.dmfs.carddav.sync)134

     • DAVx⁵ (bitfire.at.davdroid)5

2. Open the CardDAV App and Start Setup

   • Launch the CardDAV sync app you installed.

   • Choose the option to add a new CardDAV account.

3. Enter Zoho Account Details

   • For the server URL, use the following (choose based on your Zoho account’s region):

     • US/India: https://contacts.zoho.com/.well-known/carddav

     • Europe: https://contacts.zoho.eu/.well-known/carddav

     • Japan: https://contacts.zoho.jp/.well-known/carddav

     • Canada: https://contacts.zohocloud.ca/.well-known/carddav

     • China: https://contacts.zoho.com.cn/.well-known/carddav

     • Australia: https://contacts.zoho.com.au/.well-known/carddav

   • Username: Your Zoho email address

   • Password: Your Zoho account password

     • If you have two-factor authentication (TFA) enabled, generate and use an application-specific password1345.

4. Complete the Setup

   • Click "Next" and follow any additional prompts to finish the setup.

   • The app will connect to Zoho and begin syncing your contacts.

5. Access Synced Contacts

   • After setup, your Zoho contacts will appear in your Android device’s native Contacts app.

   • If contacts do not sync automatically, you can usually trigger a manual sync within the CardDAV app3.

Notes and Tips:

• If you encounter issues, double-check your Zoho region and ensure you are using the correct server URL for your account location3.

• Some Android devices may require additional permissions for contact syncing.

• If you use two-factor authentication on your Zoho account, always use an application-specific password for CardDAV sync145.

• You can use alternative CardDAV apps if your preferred one does not work with your device5.
  

This approach keeps your Zoho contacts seamlessly synchronized with your Android device, ensuring you always have up-to-date information in your native Contacts app12345.