How to Add an Account to the Contacts App on an iPhone
Open your iPhone’s Settings., Scroll down and tap Contacts., Tap Accounts. , Tap Add Account. , Tap on a new account to add., Enter in the username and password., Switch the Contacts button to the “on” position., Tap Save.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Open your iPhone’s Settings.
The icon looks like a set of grey gears located on one the home screens.
If Settings isn’t present on a home screen, its icon may be located in the Utilities folder on one the home screens. -
Step 2: Scroll down and tap Contacts.
It is located in the fifth set of menu options. ,,, If you tap Other, you will need to select between a LDAP or CardDAV account.
Both of these are special types of accounts, normally used for special business contacts., Depending on the specific type of account, additional information may be required to login and link the account. , This toggle may be on by default.
You can add other types of information from the account on this screen as well, including emails, calendar events, reminders, and saved notes. , The contacts from the account you have added will now appear in your Contacts app where you can call or send emails/messages to these new contacts. -
Step 3: Tap Accounts.
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Step 4: Tap Add Account.
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Step 5: Tap on a new account to add.
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Step 6: Enter in the username and password.
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Step 7: Switch the Contacts button to the “on” position.
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Step 8: Tap Save.
Detailed Guide
The icon looks like a set of grey gears located on one the home screens.
If Settings isn’t present on a home screen, its icon may be located in the Utilities folder on one the home screens.
It is located in the fifth set of menu options. ,,, If you tap Other, you will need to select between a LDAP or CardDAV account.
Both of these are special types of accounts, normally used for special business contacts., Depending on the specific type of account, additional information may be required to login and link the account. , This toggle may be on by default.
You can add other types of information from the account on this screen as well, including emails, calendar events, reminders, and saved notes. , The contacts from the account you have added will now appear in your Contacts app where you can call or send emails/messages to these new contacts.
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