ONID - OSU Network ID

Using the OSU Online Directory with Evolution

Configuring Evolution:

These instructions were tested with Evolution version 2.22.

1. Open Evolution.
2. Click on the File menu, choose New, and choose Address Book.
3. In the New Address Book window, choose On LDAP Servers from the Type drop-down list. The window will expand to show additional options.
4. Configure the General tab as follows:
   
   • The Name is OSU Online Directory
   • Check the box next to Mark as default folder
   • The Server is directory.oregonstate.edu
   • The Port is 389
   • Select No encryption from the Use secure connection drop-down list
5. Configure the Details tab as follows:
   
   • The Search base is o=orst.edu
   • Select Sub from the Search scope drop-down list
6. Click the OK button to save these settings.

When composing a message, you can search the OSU Online Directory to find email addresses

1. Click on the To button.
2. Select OSU Online Directory from the Address Book drop-down list.
3. Select Any Category from the Category drop-down list.
4. Type in a name to search for (generally just last name) and press Enter.
5. Select the name you want from the list of results and click the Add button to add it.
6. Click the Close button to return to the message composition window.