Update a Global Address List

Applies to: Exchange Server 2010 SP3, Exchange Server 2010 SP2

Topic Last Modified: 2011-04-28

You can use the Shell to update a global address list (GAL). A GAL is a directory that contains entries for every group, user, and contact within an organization's implementation of Microsoft Exchange.

Looking for other management tasks related to address lists? Check out Managing Address Lists.

Use the Shell to update a GAL

You need to be assigned permissions before you can perform this procedure. To see what permissions you need, see the "Global address lists" entry in the Mailbox Permissions topic.

Note:
You can't use the EMC to update a GAL.

To update a GAL, use the following syntax.

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Update-GlobalAddressList -Identity <GlobalAddressListIdParameter> -DomainController

Note:
Running this command only starts the update process. It may take several hours for the GAL to be updated.

This example updates a GAL for the Fourth Coffee company.

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Update-GlobalAddressList -Identity "Fourth Coffee"

For detailed syntax and parameter information, see Update-GlobalAddressList.