Transfer contacts from iPhone to Mac - Here's how

If you want to transfer contacts from your iPhone to Mac, this usually works in just a few steps and without additional software. In this practical tip we will show you how this works.

Transfer contacts from iPhone to Mac via iCloud

iCloud is a service that Apple offers to sync iPhone with Mac. We'll show you how to transfer contacts from iPhone to Mac.

• Connect the iPhone to the WiFi.
• Go to the settings menu and select the "iCloud" item. Sign in with your Apple ID or create an account if you don't already have one.
• Click the button at "Contacts". This now changes to ON and is displayed in green.
• If the address book on your Mac is already connected to iCloud, the contacts are transferred automatically.

Transfer contacts from iPhone to Mac: Allow iCloud on Mac

If you have not yet approved iCloud on Mac or have deactivated the address book, proceed as follows:

• Click the small Apple icon in the top left corner of the screen. Now click on the "System Settings" button.
• Now open iCloud with a double click. You will usually find iCloud in the third row in the first place.
• Log in with your Apple ID.
• Place a blue check mark next to "Contacts" to activate them.
• Now the iPhone contacts are automatically transferred to the Mac.

In the next practical tip, we will show you how to import iPhone contacts from the SIM card.