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# System Contacts

System Contacts are your external contact list in one safe place. A  contact could be supplier or someone visiting for a meeting.

You can manage system contacts just like system users - you can assigned them to Spaces, Groups and send them notifications. They can appear in directories and can respond to system broadcasts.

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#### Contact Types

There are different types of Contacts. It is important to understand the types of Contacts when building your contact list and assigning people to Spaces.

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#### Manage Contacts

Contacts can be created and managed in the console, via CSV import or programatically via the API. Find out ways to create and keep track of system contacts.&#x20;

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