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Introduction

This Knowledge Base article provides a step-by-step guide on How to Remove a Shared Address Book from a User in cPanel. Removing address book access revokes a user’s permissions to view or edit another user’s contacts, which is necessary when team members change roles, leave projects, or no longer need access to shared contact information. Use this guide when you need to revoke address book access from an email user on your cPanel account.

Prerequisite

• Access to your cPanel login page.

Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Log in to cPanel

• Access and log in to your cPanel account using your username and password.

Step 2: Open Calendars & Contacts Sharing

• On the Home page, under Email, click Calendars & Contacts Sharing.

Step 3: Locate the Shared Address Book

• Scroll down to the Shared Collections table.
• Locate the entry for the address book you want to remove from the user.

Step 4: Delete the Shared Address Book Access

• In the Actions column for the address book entry, click Delete.

Step 5: Confirm Deletion

• A confirmation dialog will appear.
• Review the address book details to ensure you are removing the correct access.
• Click Confirm Delete to revoke the user’s access to the address book.

Step 6: Verify Removal

• The shared address book entry will be removed from the Shared Collections table.

Conclusion

By following these steps, you can remove a shared address book from a user in cPanel. Revoking address book access ensures that only authorized users can view or edit contact information, maintaining proper access control and protecting sensitive data. Remember to communicate access changes to affected users to avoid confusion.

Should you encounter any issues or have any questions, our support team at IPSERVERONE is always here to assist you. Don’t hesitate to reach out to us at support@ipserverone.com for any help you need.