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Copying iPhone contact list to Outlook

Option 1: Using iCloud (best and easiest option)

If you have iCloud set up to sync your contacts, you can easily transfer them to Outlook by syncing iCloud with Outlook on your computer.

Step 1: Check iPhone Settings

  • Go to Settings on your iPhone.

Image of iPhone Settings icon
  • Tap [Your Name] at the top, then iCloud.

Image of iPhone Settings highlighting location of [Your Name] setting and iCloud setting
  • Under the Apps Using iCloud section, click on Show All and locate the Contacts toggle switch.

Screenshot of Apps Using iCloud section in iPhone settings, highlighting the Show All button
Screenshot of Apps using iCloud settings expanded, showing Contacts toggle on
  • Make sure Contacts is toggled on. This syncs your contacts with your iCloud.

Step 2: Set Up iCloud on Your Computer

  • Download and install iCloud for Windows from the Microsoft Store if you haven't already.

Screenshot of iCloud for Windows listing in the Microsoft Store
  • Open iCloud for Windows and sign in with your Apple ID.

  • Check Mail, Contacts, Calendars, and Tasks (this will sync your contacts with Outlook).

Screenshot of Calendars and Contacts option in iCloud application
Screenshot of toggle to sync contacts and calendar from iCloud to Outlook
  • Here is how it should look like in iCloud once sync has been turn on:

Screenshot of the Contacts and Calendars sync successfully turned on in iCloud

Your contacts will then sync with Outlook, and you should see them in your Outlook contacts list. (Sometimes you may need to reboot)

Option 2: Using iTunes (If you prefer not to use iCloud)

You can also use iTunes to sync your iPhone contacts directly to Outlook.

Step 1: Connect your iPhone to your Computer

  • Use a USB cable to connect your iPhone to the computer where Outlook is installed.

  • Open iTunes if it doesn't automatically launch.

Step 2: Sync Contacts

  • Select your iPhone icon in iTunes

Screenshot highlighting location of Phone icon in iTunes app

 

  • Go to the Info tab.

Screenshot of Info option in iTunes settings
  • Check Sync Contacts with and select Outlook from the dropdown menu

Screenshot of "Sync Contacts with" setting in iTunes
  • Choose All contacts or select specific groups if you prefer.

  • Click Apply to start the sync

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