> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.pascom.net/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.pascom.net/en/integrations/connector/contacts-datev.md).

# Contacts from DATEV

Synchronize your DATEV contacts with the global company phonebook of the PASCOM PBX

The **DATEV Contact Importer** synchronizes client contacts with the global company phonebook of the PASCOM PBX. The advantage is that client data is also displayed outside the DATEV world. Users can therefore see the contact data locally or on mobile devices, and not just in the DATEV workspace.

## How does it work in detail?

Unlike the classic [DATEV Integration](/en/integrations/modules/datev.md), the **DATEV Contact Importer** pairs with a user's PASCOM App, which is installed on the DATEV workspace. The synchronization into the global company phonebook is then triggered via the PASCOM App. This phonebook is then available to all users on all devices.

{% hint style="info" %}
The [DATEV Integration](/en/integrations/modules/datev.md) should be completed and configured before you use the DATEV Contact Importer.
{% endhint %}

## Setup

1. Log in to the Admin UI of the PASCOM PBX as an administrator.
2. Navigate in the menu to **Settings** > **Connector**.
3. Click on **Add** and select the **DATEV Contact Importer**.
4. Assign a name for the connector in the next window.
5. Select a user whose PASCOM App will handle the synchronization.

{% hint style="info" %}
Many law firms set up a separate synchronization user (Sync User) for this purpose, who acts exclusively for this task.
{% endhint %}

This completes the setup.

## Synchronization

The synchronization runs fully automatically. The PASCOM App performs the synchronizations at specified intervals, which are distributed throughout the day. There are no exact times due to load balancing.

### Does the PASCOM App of the user paired with the connector always have to be running?

Yes, the synchronization only takes place if the corresponding PASCOM App is also running. This means: If normal day-to-day work is carried out, the PASCOM App is running anyway and synchronization takes place fully automatically in the background.


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