WPS Email Contacts on macOS: Introduction

Last updated:July 23, 2026

WPS Email Contacts on macOS helps you manage personal contacts, contact groups, and organization-wide contact categories in one mail workspace; it includes 6 core tasks, with 6 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.

At a Glance

MetricValueNotes
Core tasks6Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index
Available without membership6Matches the number of Free rows in the index
Membership-related items0Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index
Membership limitNone for this featureEmail Contacts can be accessed directly
Version limitNone specifiedNo version threshold is listed for this feature

About This Feature

Overview

Email Contacts is the contact management entry in WPS Mail on macOS. It lets you view and organize personal contacts, contact groups, and organization-level contact categories from one place.

The main categories available in this feature include:

  • Personal Contacts: manage your own saved contacts.
  • Contact Groups: keep multiple contacts in reusable groups.
  • Public Contacts: view organization-wide public contacts.
  • Mail Groups: view distribution groups.
  • Public Mailboxes: view shared mailbox accounts.
  • Organization Directory: open the company directory.

This feature is useful when you need to check recipients before sending email, organize repeated mailing targets, or look up people and shared mail resources inside an organization.

System Requirements

ItemRequirement
Operating systemA Mac device that can run WPS Office for macOS
App versionIt is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office
NetworkA working internet connection is recommended when viewing organization data such as public contacts or the organization directory
OtherSign in to an account that can use WPS Mail, and make sure your account has access to organization contact data if needed

Download & Installation

ItemDetails
Official downloadWPS Office Free Download
Installation methodDownload the macOS installer from the official page and complete setup as prompted
Post-install checkOpen WPS Mail and confirm that the Contacts button is available on the top toolbar

Source: WPS Download Center

Compare with Alternatives

DimensionWPSMicrosoftGoogleNotionAdobe
Capability SummaryProvides a contacts entry inside the mail page for viewing Personal Contacts, Contact Groups, Public Contacts, Mail Groups, Public Mailboxes, and the Organization Directory.Outlook provides a People area where users can add, find, edit, and delete contacts, and save people from organization profile cards.Google Contacts supports creating, updating, importing, and grouping contacts, with directory access in Google Workspace.Notion can store contact records in a database with properties such as Email, Phone, Person, Select, and Status, which fits custom contact tracking workflows.Adobe Acrobat Sign provides an address book for recipient autocomplete, including personal and organizational contacts in sending workflows.
WPS AdvantagesAdvantage: WPS keeps personal and organization contact categories inside the mail workflow, which helps users switch between recipient sources without leaving the mail workspace.Compared with WPS: Outlook places more emphasis on full contact maintenance, including add, edit, and delete actions.Compared with WPS: Google places more emphasis on contact creation, import, labels, and directory management.Compared with WPS: Notion requires users to build and maintain a custom database structure for contact management.Compared with WPS: Adobe focuses on recipient autocomplete for signing workflows rather than a mail-centered contacts workspace.
Official SourceOutlook contactsGoogle Workspace ContactsNotion CRM guideAdobe address book overview

Overall Conclusion
WPS Email Contacts is closely aligned with everyday mail workflows because it keeps personal and organization contact categories in one entry point. If your priority is full contact editing and broader contact administration, Microsoft and Google provide more dedicated contact management flows, while Notion and Adobe fit adjacent scenarios such as custom databases or recipient autocomplete.

Use Cases

No.ScenarioSuitable forMain needHow this feature helps
1Find recipients before sending emailEveryday mail usersNeed to confirm whether a contact is already savedCheck Personal Contacts or Public Contacts directly from the contacts panel
2Organize repeated mailing targetsTeam membersNeed to reuse the same recipient setSave recipients in Contact Groups
3Look up internal directory informationOrganization membersNeed to find people inside the companyOpen the Organization Directory from the left navigation
4Check shared mailbox resourcesAdmin, operations, support rolesNeed to find shared mailbox accountsView the Public Mailboxes category
5Confirm distribution targetsProject collaboratorsNeed to verify available mail groupsOpen the Mail Groups category and review the list

Membership & Benefits

Free vs WPS Premium

CapabilityFreeWPS Premium
Basic access to Email Contacts✅ Available✅ Available
Core Writer, Spreadsheet, and Presentation apps✅ Available✅ Available
Some advanced features in other componentsDepends on the featureUsually includes broader access to advanced features
Cloud storage and added servicesBasic allocationUsually includes expanded benefits

Source: WPS Office pricing page

Recommendations

ScenarioRecommended planWhy
You mainly need to view and organize mail contactsFreeThis Email Contacts feature can be used directly without a membership requirement
You also need broader advanced office featuresWPS PremiumSuitable if you also need expanded PDF, template, or other advanced capabilities

How to Subscribe

  • WPS membership center: Subscribe now
  • To review current plans and benefit details, open the official subscription page.

Source: WPS Office pricing page