Import shared contacts into Apple Contacts

To import several contacts:

1. Open a list, tap the More button, and choose Select Contacts.
2. Select the contacts you want, then tap Import.

You can also touch and hold a list on the Lists screen and choose Import Contacts to start selecting contacts.

Before importing, CNTC shows how many new Apple Contacts entries will be created. Selected contacts that already match Apple Contacts entries are skipped.

To import one contact, open it, tap the More button, and choose Import. You can also touch and hold the contact in its list and choose Import Contact.

CNTC compares the shared details with Apple Contacts entries it can access before writing anything:

• If there is no match, create a new Apple Contact or choose an existing contact to update.
• If CNTC finds one match, you can open it before deciding what to do.
• If several contacts match, review them carefully to avoid creating a duplicate.

An imported contact becomes a separate local Apple Contacts copy. Later shared-list changes do not automatically update that copy. Import again when you want to review newer shared details.