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How do I import a contacts list from one iMac to a new iMac?

How do I transfer a contacts list from an iMac desktop to a new iMac desktop?


iMac (24-inch, M1, 2021, 2 ports)

Posted on Mar 6, 2023 2:19 PM

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Posted on Mar 6, 2023 2:28 PM

One option is to turn on iCloud Contacts on you old iMac and your new one and they will automatically sync. Set up iCloud for Contacts on all your devices - Apple Support


Another would be to open the Contacts app on the old Mac, use File menu > Export > Contacts Archive and then transfer that archive file to the new Mac and use File menu > Import


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Mar 6, 2023 2:28 PM in response to Jimromahn

One option is to turn on iCloud Contacts on you old iMac and your new one and they will automatically sync. Set up iCloud for Contacts on all your devices - Apple Support


Another would be to open the Contacts app on the old Mac, use File menu > Export > Contacts Archive and then transfer that archive file to the new Mac and use File menu > Import


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