iCloud: Sync contacts - how it works

Contacts can be easily saved in the Apple iCloud. This practical tip shows you how to synchronize them.

iCloud: Sync contacts - how it works

1. Usually iCloud automatically syncs all contacts and calendars. If this does not work, open the "Settings" on your iPhone.
2. Click the iCloud option.
3. To synchronize the contacts, set the switch under "Contacts" from "O" to "I".
4. The iPhone contacts are now synchronized in the iCloud.
5. When asked, click "Merge" to merge iPhone and Mac contacts.
6. The contacts should now be successfully synced with iCloud.
7. The contacts on the iPhone may now be empty. To do this, go to "Contacts" in the "Settings" and click on the arrow at the top left. IPhone contacts are now imported from iCloud.

In the next practical tip, we will show you how to synchronize Outlook with iCloud.