How do I transfer my iCloud contacts to my Google account?
To transfer your iCloud contacts to your Google account, you can follow these straightforward methods based on the search results provided:
Using a Mac:
Drag & Drop within Mac's Contacts App:
- Open the "Contacts" app on your Mac.
- Press
Command
+A
to select all iCloud contacts. - Enable your Google account in the Contacts app under "Accounts":
- Go to
Contacts > Accounts
, then ensure your Google account is added and enabled for Contacts.
- Go to
- Drag the selected iCloud contacts onto your Google account listed in the left sidebar.
Exchange VCF Files:
- Open the "Contacts" app on your Mac.
- Press
Command
+A
to select all iCloud contacts. - Right-click or control-click and choose "Export vCard".
- Upload the resulting
.vcf
file to your Google Contacts throughcontacts.google.com
.
Using iCloud.com:
- Direct Export to VCF:
- Visit
iCloud.com
and sign in with your Apple ID. - Navigate to "Contacts."
- Select the contacts you want to export (or press
Control
+A
to select all). - Click the gear icon in the lower-left corner and choose "Export vCard."
- Upload the resulting
.vcf
file to your Google Contacts throughcontacts.google.com
.
- Visit
Using Your iPhone:
- Sync Both iCloud and Google Accounts:
- Ensure your iPhone is signed into both iCloud and Google Contacts:
- Open the Settings app, tap your name, then
iCloud
-> turn onContacts
. - Open the Settings app again, scroll down to
Contacts
, tapAccounts
, and add your Google account.
- Open the Settings app, tap your name, then
- Wait until your contacts sync between iCloud and Google.
- Ensure your iPhone is signed into both iCloud and Google Contacts:
Please note that after following either of these methods, you should verify that your iCloud contacts have been successfully transferred to your Google account by checking your Google Contacts online.