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How To Sync Contacts From iPhone To Mac?

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If you are an iPhone user and have just got a Mac, you want to know how to sync your contacts from iPhone to Mac. The good news is that it is very easy to do and does not require any special software or skills. Here is a simple guide on how to do it:

1) On your iPhone, go to Settings and tap on Mail, Contacts, Calendars.

2) Scroll down till you see the Other section. In Other, select Add Account and choose MobileMe from the list of accounts available.

3) Tap on the iCloud email address field and enter your Apple ID there. This is the same as your iCloud login credentials so type in your Apple ID and password. Tap on Next when done.

4) The next screen gives a list of things to select from. In the Contacts section, turn ON the toggle button for Syncing Contacts.

5) Similarly, in the Calendars section, turn ON the toggle button for Syncing Calendars to sync your calendars from iPhone to Mac. Get the complete information about Macviser.

6) Finally, choose to keep or delete existing iPhone calendars after you sync with iCloud on the screen that follows. Tap on Save when done.

7) In a few minutes, your contacts from your iPhone will be synced on your Mac, and it is that simple to do! Now sync all other data from iPhone to Mac by following the same process.

How to get contacts from iCloud to your Mac?

If you connect your iPhone to your Mac, iTunes may have created an "iPhone" document in your computer's "Documents" folder. If the iPhone document is empty, you should check the iCloud settings to see if contacts are synced to iCloud. Otherwise, click on "File" -> "Import" -> navigate to the Documents folder -> click "Existing Contacts", then click "sync". You can also export your contacts list from your iPhone to import it onto your Mac. Learn how to export iPhone contacts.

How to export contacts from iCloud for safekeeping?

To export contacts from iCloud, launch the Contacts app. You will be required to provide your iCloud password. Next, click on the File tab and select Export vCard. The app will then download the contact details to your computer. Save it in a location where you can easily locate it under the name "contacts."

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The Best Way to Download & Play Music on iPhone without iTunes Remove the SIM card from your iPhone and place it in an adapter. Insert the adapter into a SIM card slot of a Mac computer. Run iTunes on Mac and go to Preferences > Support section > Click "Check for Updates." This will download the latest version of iTunes that will sync your iPhone with Mac. Sign in to iCloud on Mac using the credentials that you used to sign in to iCloud on iPhone. Launch the Contacts app on Mac, and you will see all your contacts from iCloud.

You can also use a third-party app such as dr. Fone – iOS Transfer to sync contacts from iPhone to Mac. The app is available for Windows and Mac computers, and it is very easy to use. It syncs contacts and messages, photos, videos, music, and more.

How to manually back up contacts on your Mac?

To manually back up your contacts on your Mac, you'll need to export them as a vCard file. Here's how:

1. Open Contacts on your Mac.

2. Select the contacts you want to back up.

3. Click File > Export > vCard (.vcf).

4. Save the file to your computer.

5. Repeat steps 1-4 for all the contacts you want to back up

To sync your Mac and your iPhone, you can use Apple's iCloud or a third-party service such as Google or Yahoo!

To configure one of these services:

1. Go to System Preferences > iCloud > Account Details. Enter your account information and click Sign In.

2. In the iCloud pane, turn on Contacts.

3. Go to System Preferences > Mail, Contacts, Calendars. Select your account and click the Sync button.

4. In the Accounts window, select Google or Yahoo!. Enter your account information and click Sign In.

5. Turn on Contacts.

6. Close the Accounts window.

Now, any changes you make to your contacts on your Mac will automatically be synced with your iPhone. No more worrying about losing your contacts if you lose your phone!


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