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when i use the contact mgr on my mac i get stalled by a rolling beach ball slowing down my work flow also periodically lose some cards. curiously doesn't happen on my i[hone or iPad.
Suspect to many accounts onpen can i consolidate all accounts into say iCloud w/o losing anything?
Thank you
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MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 11.7
Backup Contacts: Export contacts from all accounts (Contacts app > File > Export).
Sync with iCloud: Go to System Settings > Apple ID > iCloud, and enable Contacts.
Import Contacts: Open Contacts app, go to File > Import, and add your exported files.
Remove Old Accounts: In System Settings > Internet Accounts, uncheck or remove unnecessary accounts.
Backup Contacts: Export contacts from all accounts (Contacts app > File > Export).
Sync with iCloud: Go to System Settings > Apple ID > iCloud, and enable Contacts.
Import Contacts: Open Contacts app, go to File > Import, and add your exported files.
Remove Old Accounts: In System Settings > Internet Accounts, uncheck or remove unnecessary accounts.
Can I consolidate all of my Contacts into iCloud using my MacBook?
