# Is it possible to sync outlook contacts to an iPad or iPhone?

***Is it possible to sync outlook contacts to an iPad or iPhone? What if you want to put business contacts on a personal device? thanks!***  
*- question by Tara Brown*

**ActiveSync** is a popular way to connect an iOS device to the Exchange backend which Outlook interfaces:

Specifics can vary by iOS version, Outlook version, Exchange version, and the arrangement of Outlook information (local or server-side).

see also,

- Apple’s support page, **[iOS: Setting up Exchange ActiveSync](http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2480)**
- EM’s support page, [http://ucla.in/aBmDlG](http://ucla.in/aBmDlG)
- [https://kb.ucla.edu/link/934](https://kb.ucla.edu/link/934)
- [https://kb.ucla.edu/link/477](https://kb.ucla.edu/link/477)
- [iOS 4.0: Exchange Mail, Contacts, or Calendars may not sync after update](http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3398)