How to Import Google Contacts to iPhone or Mac

Using Gmail to transfer contacts is useful, especially when you're switching from an Android phone to an iPhone. Gmail can easily sync all your contacts in minutes. So, how can you do it?

How to Import Google Contacts on iPhone or iPad

Let's cover the steps for our precious mobile devices.

Step 1. Go to your iPhone 'Settings' app => 'Contacts'.

Step 2. Choose 'Accounts' and then 'Add Account'.

Step 3. Select 'Google' and & follow the prompts.

Step 4. Done. After this, your Google account should appear in the 'Accounts' menu. From there, you can customize the data you want synced. By default, it's 'Mail, Contacts, Calendars, and Notes.'

Troubleshooting Contacts Aren't Syncing Issue

At most common occasions the troubles with syncing contacts can occur if the SSL data encryption is not enabled or aren't working for some reason.

Step 1. Navigate to 'Settings' => 'Contacts' => 'Accounts'.

Step 2. Pick the Google account you've added, then tap 'Account Settings' => 'Advanced' => Turn On 'Use SSL' if it's disabled.

All other data fields are usually filled automatically during the process of adding new account.

How to Import Google Contacts on Mac

Now, let's cover our precious Macs.

Step 1. On your Mac computer, open 'System Preferences' => 'Internet Accounts'.

Step 2. Choose Google and agree to be forwarded to the Google authentication page in your default web browser.

Step 3. Enter your Google credentials. After successful authentication, you'll be prompted to choose which categories you want to sync, such as 'Mail, Contacts, Calendars, and Notes'.

Press 'Done' when you made your decision.  

Sorted ✅

Great, you are fabulous. Now you can say to yourself with the best hacker-man voice possible, 'I am in.'