If you scroll through the “Contacts” app on your iPhone, it’s very common to see certain people listed multiple times.
Sometimes you didn’t realize you already had a contact for that person and you add another one. Sometimes it’s a matter of information getting duplicated during the backup and restore process.
Regardless, it’s not something you have to deal with for much longer as the iPhone has a built-in feature to help you get rid of any duplicate contacts you want.
Note that merging contacts on your iPhone doesn’t actually get rid of any information. Instead, it just condenses what used to be two contact cards into a single one. All phone numbers, emails, addresses, and other information will still carry over.
Here’s how you can merge contacts on your iPhone in just a few seconds.
1. Open the “Phone” app on your iPhone.
2. Tap once on the option labeled “Contacts” at the bottom of the screen.
3. Select the first contact you want to merge from the list on screen.
4. Tap the “Edit” button at the top of the window.
5. Select the option labeled “Link Contacts.” Scroll through the list until you find the other contact you’re working with.
6. Tap “Link” at the top of the screen. Both contacts will now be merged into a single card.
And there you have it!
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Thanks for the help you provide
You’re very welcome Candythe!
Did not work on my iPhone 7S!
Worked just fine on my 7 and my 7+
Are you using and older operating System? Should work the same on any model iPhone, they all use the same software.
Always GREAT information.
I am an IPad user, but always get valuable info reading your emails. I’m considering purchasing an iPhone…….as a first time user, what would you suggest.
Don’t know if you’re a Senior Gordy, but here are my thoughts on a couple of iPhones…
https://post.youcanlearnthis.com/whats-the-best-iphone-for-seniors
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Thank you so much! It really helps when people tell their friends and family. Referrals are our number 1 source of new readers.
Where is the button that merges all duplicate contacts in one move?
It didn’t work on my iPhone 6!
I read your email everyday and I have learned so much from you. Thank you for your help.
Does “Lin Contacts” only show up for the contacts that have multiple cards?
When I go to tap the Link button the whole contact app disappears.?
Me too! IPHONE 11
Me too. I have iPhone 11 Pro Max It disappears after I tap link button
Always good info. Is there a way to share my calendar with my husband so
We can see each others schedules and can add to both calendars?