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ExMixedFolders

by Somebytes · Since 1998
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VendorSomebytes
Year launched1998
StatusActive
LocationTeichstraße 2, 07366 Rosenthal am Rennsteig, Germany
Countries servedGlobal
Languages11
Integrations8+
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About ExMixedFolders

ExMixedFolders is a synchronization software from Somebytes designed for Microsoft Exchange environments. It combines the capability to sync public folders with personal mailbox folders, facilitates folder synchronization between Exchange Servers, and supports integration with Exchange Online. This allows users to maintain consistency across their email systems and improves access to necessary data. ExMixedFolders is particularly useful for organizations that manage multiple Exchange accounts, ensuring that both personal and public data are readily available and up-to-date. Key capabilities: Sync public folders Sync personal mailbox folders Synchronize between Exchange Servers Integrate with Exchange Online Maintain data consistency Best for: IT administrators that need to manage data across multiple Exchange environments.

ExMixedFolders, developed by Somebytes Software, is a powerful synchronization service designed to bridge gaps within Microsoft Exchange environments. It enables seamless syncing of public folders, mailboxes, calendars, contacts, tasks, and even entire folder hierarchies across Exchange servers, Microsoft 365, and other cloud providers. Built as a self-hosted system service, ExMixedFolders supports cross-domain and cross-forest environments, making it ideal for organizations with complex Exchange infrastructures or hybrid deployments. One of its strongest advantages is the ability to synchronize public folders to personal mailboxes, giving users access to shared content on mobile platforms like iPhone or Android, where native Exchange ActiveSync support is limited. It also offers robust capabilities such as migration between servers, backup and recovery of Exchange folders, syncing global address lists (GAL), and importing data from external sources like CSV, Excel, ODBC databases, and iCal files. In practice, ExMixedFolders stands out for its versatility and depth. It offers flexible synchronization methods (uni-directional, bi-directional, mirroring) and supports additional integrations such as CalDAV and Microsoft Graph. While powerful, the tool remains administratively oriented, requiring some technical knowledge for initial configuration.

Pros & Cons

What users like
  • +Seamless synchronization of public folders with personal mailboxes, enabling mobile access on iPhone and Android.
  • +Enables Office 365 / Exchange Online sync and mailbox migrations without disrupting user workflows.
  • +Backup and restore functionality ensures data safety and recoverability.
  • +Remote or local installation allows flexible deployment options.
  • +First mailbox is free, reducing entry cost for small setups.
What users flag
  • Complex setup may require IT expertise, especially for cross-domain or cloud migrations.
  • Full benefits depend on Exchange and Microsoft 365 infrastructure, limiting use outside these platforms.

Features

Key features

Public Folder to Mailbox Sync- Sync Exchange public folders into personal mailboxes so users can view them on mobile devices (iPhone/Android).
Cross-Server / Cross-Domain Synchronization- Sync folders between different Exchange servers or domains, useful for collaboration or migration.
Microsoft 365 / Exchange Online Sync- Sync or migrate data between local Exchange and Microsoft 365 or between two cloud providers.
Global Address List (GAL) / Active Directory Contact Sync- Automatically replicate GAL or AD contacts into mailbox contacts for caller identification on phones.
Backup & Restore Exchange Folders- Create backups of Exchange folders and restore them when needed.
Mailbox Migration- Move mailbox content between cloud services or Exchange versions.
Team Calendar Merge- Consolidate employee calendars into a unified team calendar.
Shared Contacts for Microsoft Teams- Sync shared contact lists so Teams users can access unified directories.
Flexible Sync Methods (Uni/Bi-Directional/Mirroring)- Choose how folders sync based on workflow requirements.

Additional features

Office 365/Exchange Online Sync — Synchronize folders between Exchange Online mailboxes or from on-premise to cloud.
Migration Support — Move data between local Exchange and Exchange Online while maintaining continuous sync.
Global Address List Sync — Sync GAL into mailbox contacts for caller identification and mobile availability.
Backup Exchange Folders — Create backups of Exchange folders from 2010 onward and restore them when needed.
Restore Functionality — Restore backed-up folder hierarchy or content into empty folders easily.
Multi-Exchange Connections — Connect to multiple Exchange servers at once to manage sync tasks centrally.
Folder Pairing System — Create folder pairs for uni-directional, bi-directional, or mirrored sync.
Mailbox Synchronization — Sync complete mailboxes including all folders, not just selected folders.
Folder Hierarchy Sync — Sync folder structures between servers or mailboxes.
Mailbox Migration Tools — Helps migrate user mailboxes across Exchange versions or cloud services.
Multi-Mailbox Connection Management — Configure several Exchange connections for large organizations.
Free Single-Mailbox License — One mailbox sync is included at no cost.
Remote Installation Support — Can be installed off-server to connect to Exchange Online.
Compatibility — Works with Exchange 2007–2019, Microsoft 365, Outlook.com.
Wide OS Support — Runs on Windows Server 2008–2022 and Windows 7–11.

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Countries & Languages

Global
Countries served
11
Interface languages
10
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Interface languages

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