Move contacts between folder in Micorosoft Graph

Question

Hello I'm Filippo,
I have created a simple python script that synchronises a list of contacts into Outlook using Microsoft Graph. I was able to create all contacts but not to move them between folders. I want to ask If is possible move them and how to achieve that.
Thank you
Filippo Cenghiaro

Answer 1

Hi @Filippo Cenghiaro ,

I verified your query at present, there is no API available to move contacts between Folders using Microsoft Graph. Since this feature/functionality is presently not available, you can submit a feature request idea using this support link, which will be monitored by Microsoft team and make the enhancements to Microsoft Graph APIs. I will also upvote for you.

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Answer 2

Sadly, there's no "move" API to move contacts between folders, however you could do a create + delete instead:

You create the same contact under your target folder using the "Create contact in folder" API
And then you delete the original contact from the source folder using the "Delete contact" API

You can also batch those two api calls into a single one, so if the create fails you won't be deleting the original contact