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Why does my MacBook autofill my son's contact details?

My MacBook keeps changing my My Card to my Sons contact details. Auto fill brings up his details . I keep having to go into contacts to change it but it doesn't stay changed. On the family group in settings it has my sons name instead of mine as the organiser. But my son is also on the list as himself. What's happening how can I sort this out? The details are all correct on my phone though I have no issues there.


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Posted on Dec 5, 2024 7:09 AM

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Dec 9, 2024 8:42 PM in response to mrsCrayon

Thank you kindly for checking and confirming the sign-in details are correct.


Re: "My MacBook keeps changing my My Card to my Sons contact details. Auto fill brings up his details .

As you suggest: Seems that Contacts card is where the problem stems from.


Re: I keep having to go into contacts to change it but it doesn't stay changed".

Wondering why changing the Contacts card isn't working for you ?

There is a bit of a knack to the Contacts "edit" method on Mac.

( I've lost changes myself, as I often learn the hard way.)

ie: Before making changes, the "Edit" button must be pressed.

After making changes, they will not be saved unless "Done" button is pressed

More info: Update contact information in Contacts on Mac - Apple Support


If this hasn't helped:

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Why does my MacBook autofill my son's contact details?

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