Make iCloud update Mac contacts

Hi. I sync my contacts through iCloud, all my devices sync, except my iMac. How do I make my iCloud contacts update my iMac contacts? Thanks


iMac 21.5″, macOS 12.3

Posted on May 4, 2022 10:13 AM

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Posted on May 4, 2022 12:34 PM

Try going to System Preferences/iCloud (Apple ID for Catalina or later) and stop Contacts syncing by unchecking the box. Wait a couple of minutes, then check syncing. Allow time for the sync to complete.


Last resort  - have you tried signing out of iCloud, restarting, and then signing back in?


See the Apple Support article below. 


Contacts, Calendars, or Reminders - Get help using iCloud.     



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May 4, 2022 12:34 PM in response to sjiphone

Try going to System Preferences/iCloud (Apple ID for Catalina or later) and stop Contacts syncing by unchecking the box. Wait a couple of minutes, then check syncing. Allow time for the sync to complete.


Last resort  - have you tried signing out of iCloud, restarting, and then signing back in?


See the Apple Support article below. 


Contacts, Calendars, or Reminders - Get help using iCloud.     



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