Key Highlights
- It is possible to AirDrop one of the contacts from an iPhone from the Contacts app and Phone app.
- iPad users can only AirDrop contacts from the Contacts App.
- Mac users can AirDrop contacts with the help of the Finder app.
- You can’t AirDrop contacts between iPhone and Android devices. Instead, install the Google Drive app on your iPhone to back up contacts and transfer them to Android devices.
AirDrop is a file-sharing feature available only on Apple devices to share with others. In recent days, sharing contact with friends and family has become easy with AirDrop. If you want to share some of your contacts with a friend nearby who is also an Apple user, you can AirDrop your contacts quickly and easily without any fuss.
You can also use this feature to AirDrop a contact if you buy a new Apple device and want to transfer contacts between your devices. It is such as simple process, and here is a guide on how to AirDrop contacts on different devices.
Why to AirDrop Contact?
You may have contacts stored on your different Apple devices, such as iPhone, iPad, and iMac. If you want to keep them all arranged or have them in one place you can AirDrop your contact from one Apple device to another. Before sharing the contact, make sure to enable the AirDrop feature on your iPhone for error-free sharing.
How to AirDrop Contact from iPhone
After enabling the AirDrop feature, you can open the Contacts or Phone app to AirDrop your contact from iPhone to iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or Mac. Before proceeding with the steps, ensure to modify the AirDrop settings on your device.
AirDrop Contact via Contacts App
1. Head to the Contacts app on your iPhone.
2. Find and tap the contact you want to share.
3. Select the Share Contact option.
4. Click on the AirDrop icon.
5. Choose the target Apple device from the list.
AirDrop Contact from Phone App
Instead of AirDropping a contact from the Contacts app, you can also share a contact directly from the Phone app on your iPhone.
NOTE: The Phone app is only available on iPhone and not on other Apple devices like iPad, iPod touch, or Mac.
1. Unlock your iPhone and open the Phone app.
2. After that, select the Contacts option at the bottom.
3. Then, scroll down and choose the contact you want to share.
4. Click the Share Contact option on the Phone app.
5. Select the AirDrop icon and choose the AirDrop name of the receiver to share the contact.
How to AirDrop Contacts from iPad
Similar to iPhone, you can also use the Contacts app on your iPad to AirDrop the contacts from your iPad to another iPhone, iPod touch, iPad, or Mac.
1. Make sure both Bluetooth and WiFi are turned on.
2. Turn on AirPlay on your iPad.
3. Open the Contacts app on your iPad.
4. Tap the contact you want to share.
5. Scroll down to select the Share Contact option.
6. Click on the AirDrop icon.
7. Select the name of the device you want to share your contact.
How to AirDrop Contact from Mac
Compared to iPhone and iPad, AirDropping contacts will differ on Mac devices.
1. Turn on your iMac or MacBook.
2. After that, open the Finder app and enable the AirDrop option,
3. Then, open the Contacts app on your Mac.
4. Find and tap on the contact you want to share.
5. Select the Share button on the bottom right.
6. Then click the AirDrop icon.
7. Choose your target device from the list available.
Can I AirDrop Contacts from iPhone to Android/Windows?
No, The AirDrop feature is only available for Apple devices, including iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, and Mac, and not for Android or Windows devices. So, you can’t share contact via AirDrop on Android or Windows from iPhone. On the contrary, you can install the Google Drive app to transfer contacts between iPhone and other devices.
1. Install the Google Drive app from the App Store on your iPhone.
2. After installing, open the app and log in to your Google account with credentials.
3. After that, open the Menu and select Settings.
4. Click Backup and tap the Contacts option.
5. Then, toggle on the slider and hit Start Backup. Now, all your contacts have been backed up on Google Drive.
6. After a successful backup, sign in to the same Google Account on your Android device and transfer the contacts.
Is it Possible to AirDrop Multiple Contacts?
No, you can not AirDrop your entire contact list from one Apple device to another. Instead, you should repeat the process again and again to AirDrop multiple contacts from iPhone, iPod touch, iPad, and Mac from other devices.
On the other hand, if you have enough space on iCloud, you can manually backup the contacts to restore all the contacts from the same Apple ID.
- Backup Contacts on iCloud: Open the Settings app → choose Apple ID name → tap iCloud → Contacts → turn On → iCloud Backup → Back Up Now.
After backing up, you can sign in with the same Apple ID on another Apple device and proceed with iCloud merge to import contact all at once.
- Import All Contacts with iCloud Merge: Launch the Settings app → select Apple ID name → tap iCloud → Contacts → toggle On → Merge.
Do I Get AirDrop Contacts Not Working Issues?
Yes. Sometimes, you may come across AirDrop not finding contacts or AirDrop contacts not showing up. It may be because you may have disabled the AirDrop feature. Alternatively, one would face this issue when AirDrop Contact Only option is enabled.
FAQ
Yes, you can AirDrop contacts from one device to another by accessing the Contact or Phone app.
By changing the AirDrop settings from Everyone for 10 Minutes to Contacts Only, you can AirDrop your contact to someone in your contact.
After receiving the contact, click the Save option at the top right to add the contact on your iPhone.
It means you can share the desired contacts only with the contacts you have saved on your device.