How to Delete Duplicate Contacts on iPhone

Myra updated on Aug 07, 2024 to iOS Questions and Answers

My problem is that many contacts are saved up to 12 times and I want to know how to delete or merge duplicate contacts on iPhone.

To delete duplicate contacts on your iPhone, you can use several methods, including built-in features and third-party apps. Here's a detailed guide on how to do it:

Method 1: Using Contacts App (iOS 16 and Later)

  • Launch the Contacts app on your iPhone.
  • If duplicates are detected, you will see a prompt at the top of the screen that says View Duplicates. Tap on it.
  • You can select individual duplicates to merge or tap Merge All to combine all duplicates simultaneously. Confirm the action when prompted.

Method 2: Merging Contacts Manually

  • Tap the Contacts app. Locate one of the duplicate contacts and tap on it.
  • Tap the Edit button in the upper right corner.
  • Scroll down and select Link Contacts.... Choose the duplicate contact you want to merge with and tap Link.
  • After linking, tap Done to save the changes.

Method 3: Using iCloud.com

  • Go to iCloud.com and log in with your Apple ID. From the homepage, click on the Contacts icon.
  • Hold down the Ctrl key (or Command on Mac) while clicking on the duplicates you want to delete.
  • Click the gear icon in the bottom left corner and select Delete. Confirm the deletion in the pop-up window.

Additional Tip:

Before you make significant changes to your iPhone, remember to back up your iPhone first. Apply EaseUS MobiMover. It is a professional iPhone data transfer software that can export contacts from your iPhone to your computer, external hard drive, or other place for backup.

  • Connect your iPhone to your computer and open EaseUS MobiMover.
  • Click Backup Manager > Back up. Select the category of Contacts. (You can choose more to back up.)
  • Click the One-Click Backup button to initiate the process.