Changed default contacts to iCloud-- how do I sync added contacts with my mac?

I recently noticed new iPhone contacts weren't syncing on iCloud. My Messages would still show up on my mac, but the contacts would just be phone numbers without names. I went ahead and logged out and back in on all devices. I also de-selected contacts on all devices and re-selected. However, all these contacts I added during this period (when iCloud wasn't my default contact manager on my phone) still won't sync with iCloud. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

iPhone 6, OS X El Capitan (10.11.1)

Posted on Oct 28, 2015 7:56 PM

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Oct 30, 2015 7:57 AM in response to humzafrommilwaukee

Hi humzafrommilwaukee,


I understand that you are seeing an issue with contacts on your iPhone not syncing to your iCloud account, which is being synced with your Mac. I have an article that can help guide you in your attempts at troubleshooting this issue, and it is found here:

Check your default Contacts account

Check whether your device is set up to show iCloud contacts:

  1. Open Contacts and tap Groups in the upper-left corner.
  2. Make sure All iCloud is selected.

If you store and edit your contacts using your iCloud account instead of a third-party account, like Google or Yahoo, iCloud will automatically update your contacts. Check whether your contact is stored with iCloud:

  1. Open Contacts and tap Groups in the upper-left corner.
  2. Deselect the All [account] option for any third-party account, like Gmail or Yahoo.
  3. Make sure All iCloud is selected.
  4. Tap Done to see your list of Contacts. If you don't see the contact you're looking for, it's stored in another account.
  5. You can import the contact from a third-party service into iCloud.

If your device uses multiple accounts like iCloud, Gmail, and Yahoo, make sure that iCloud is your default Contacts account:

  1. Tap Settings > Mail, Contacts, Calendars.
  2. In the Contacts section, tap Default Account.
  3. Make sure iCloud is selected.

Get help using iCloud Contacts - Apple Support

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204150


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