Apple Intelligence now features Image Playground, Genmoji, Writing Tools enhancements, seamless support for ChatGPT, and visual intelligence.

Apple Intelligence has also begun language expansion with localized English support for Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, and the U.K. Learn more >

You can make a difference in the Apple Support Community!

When you sign up with your Apple Account, you can provide valuable feedback to other community members by upvoting helpful replies and User Tips.

đź“° Newsroom Update

Voice Memos update brings Layered Recordings to iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max. Learn more >

Looks like no one’s replied in a while. To start the conversation again, simply ask a new question.

User profile for user: chrizandre
chrizandre Author
User level: Level 1
10 points

How to merge duplicate iPhone contacts

I went from android to iphone now my contacts is a mess I have some contacts with the same information up to 85 times. Is there no way to delete duplicates or merge them? Any help will be appreciated.


[Re-Titled by Moderator]

iPhone 12, iOS 14

Posted on Oct 3, 2021 4:38 AM

Reply
Question marked as Top-ranking reply
User profile for user: TerryWebbs
TerryWebbs
User level: Level 1
120 points

Posted on Oct 3, 2021 5:17 AM

@chrisandre


How to merge contacts on the iPhone or iPad

  1. Open Contacts
  2. Tap the contact you would like to merge other contacts with
  3. Tap Edit
  4. Tap Link Contacts
  5. Tap on the duplicate contact(s)
  6. Tap Done


Important: Merging contacts does not overwrite any information from either contact but instead merges them into a single card. If you have any outdated information, such as old addresses, phone numbers, or emails for a contact, you should make sure to update or remove the information manually.


Obviously the above is going to take you an age with 85 contacts so I suggest you try

Merge iCloud Contacts on iPhone 

  1. Open the Settings app. 
  2. Tap Your Name at the top of the page. 
  3. Select iCloud. 
  4. Toggle Contacts to the On position. 
  5. When asked if you want to Merge or Cancel, select Merge. 


Hope that helps...

View in context

Similar questions

1 reply
Question marked as Top-ranking reply
User profile for user: TerryWebbs
TerryWebbs
User level: Level 1
120 points

Oct 3, 2021 5:17 AM in response to chrizandre

@chrisandre


How to merge contacts on the iPhone or iPad

  1. Open Contacts
  2. Tap the contact you would like to merge other contacts with
  3. Tap Edit
  4. Tap Link Contacts
  5. Tap on the duplicate contact(s)
  6. Tap Done


Important: Merging contacts does not overwrite any information from either contact but instead merges them into a single card. If you have any outdated information, such as old addresses, phone numbers, or emails for a contact, you should make sure to update or remove the information manually.


Obviously the above is going to take you an age with 85 contacts so I suggest you try

Merge iCloud Contacts on iPhone 

  1. Open the Settings app. 
  2. Tap Your Name at the top of the page. 
  3. Select iCloud. 
  4. Toggle Contacts to the On position. 
  5. When asked if you want to Merge or Cancel, select Merge. 


Hope that helps...

Reply

How to merge duplicate iPhone contacts

Welcome to Apple Support Community
A forum where Apple customers help each other with their products. Get started with your Apple Account.
Learn more Sign up