How to move a group of iPad contacts to iCloud?

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How to move a group of iPad contacts to iCloud?

On my iPad I have two groups: "iCloud" and "iPad." The group "iPad" is apparently not in iCloud and thus will not synch on my computer.

iPad, iPadOS 14

Posted on Mar 13, 2021 9:40 AM

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MichaelB2019

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Mar 15, 2021 10:34 AM in response to BillGS

Hi BillGS,

Thanks for coming to Apple Support Communities for help today getting all your contacts into iCloud. It appears you have seen the iCloud Contacts article.

What have you tried so far? Did you switch off Contacts and then switch them back on in Settings > [Your Name] > iCloud?

"On your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

Go to Settings > [your name] > iCloud.
Turn on Contacts.
When you're asked if you want to Merge or Cancel, tap Merge.

All of the information stored in Contacts uploads to iCloud."

Also see: If your iCloud Contacts, Calendars, or Reminders won’t sync.

Have a fantastic day!

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BillGS Author

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Mar 15, 2021 1:21 PM in response to MichaelB2019

I spent hours both chatting online and on the phone with Apple Support. It's not clear what happened, but the contacts on my iPad evolved from one iCloud and one "iPad" account to THREE (3) iCloud accounts and the"iPad" account. Suddenly there was only a single iCloud account in Contacts, hopefully containing all merged cards from all other mysterious accounts.

I wish I knew how it happened so that I could relate that to you, but I do not know.

Oddly, I later learned on my iMac that the iCloud account had disappeared. Thankfully it has now been restored.

Thanks for your interest and your help.

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How to move a group of iPad contacts to iCloud?

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