How to Delete Duplicate Contacts on iPhone

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.