- Sign into the Google Contacts website and click "+" and then "Create a contact".
- Enter the person's contact information (or only their email address) and click "Save".
- On desktop, open an email from the contact you want to save. Hover over their name and click the "Add contact" icon.
Using Google Contacts
Go to https://contacts.google.com in a web browser. You can do this in any web browser on your computer, phone, or tablet. If you have an Android, you can opt to use the Google Contacts app instead of your web browser, which has a blue icon containing a white outline of a person. Some Androids come with a different Contacts app. To make sure you're using the right app, open the Play Store, search for "Google Contacts," and tap Install on the Contacts app by Google. If the app is already installed, great! If you're not already signed in, you'll be prompted to do so before you can continue.
Click or tap the +. It's the plus sign at the bottom-right corner on a phone or tablet, or + Create contact at the top-left corner on a computer. If you're using an Android, this should automatically open the "Create new contact" window.
Click or tap Create a contact (computer and iPhone/iPad only). This opens the "Create new contact" window. If you have an Android, skip to the next step. You can also import contacts into Gmail from another email service (e.g., Yahoo).
Enter the person's contact information. Enter their first name, last name, phone number, and email address in each appropriate field, though they might be pre-filled if that contact's Gmail information is correct. Click or tap See more to expand more options, such as the option for phonetic spellings, nicknames, addresses, and more. Feel free to leave anything blank. For example, if you just want to enter an email address for a contact, there's no need to enter a phone number or anything else.
Click or tap Save. You can find this on the right side of the new contact header. This saves your new contact to your Gmail contact list. If you delete any contacts accidentally, you can always restore them.
Adding from a Gmail Message
Go to https://mail.google.com/ in your web browser. This will open your Gmail inbox if you're already signed into your Google account in your web browser. If you're not signed in, follow the on-screen instructions to do so now. You can only do this using Gmail.com on a computer—it's not possible in the Gmail mobile app.
Click an email from the person you want to add. The contents of the message will appear.
Hover your mouse over the person's name. It's at the top of the message. After a few moments, a small pop-up window will appear.
Click the "Add Contact" icon. It's the outline of a person with a plus symbol at the top-right corner of the right panel. This immediately adds the sender to your Gmail contacts. If you see a pencil icon instead, the person is already in your contacts list. You can click this icon to manage and edit your contacts.
Syncing Contacts (Windows)
Open the Settings. Click the Start menu, and then click the cog icon to open Settings.
Click Accounts. This will be next to a person icon.
Click Email & accounts. You can find this on the left sidebar.
Click Add an account. A new window will open.
Click Google. You may need to scroll down to find this option.
Sign into Google. Enter your username and password to log into your Google account.
Click Allow. You must allow the proper permissions to sync your account.
Click Done. Your contacts will be synced.
Syncing Contacts (Mac)
Open System Settings. Click the Apple menu, and then click System Settings. On Mac Monterey and older, this will be System Preferences.
Click Internet Accounts. You can find this in the left sidebar.
Click Add Account. This will be on the bottom-right.
Click Google. A new window will open.
Sign into Google. Enter your username and password to log into your Google account.
Check the box for "Contacts". This will ensure your Google contacts sync to your device.
Click Done. Your contacts will be synced.
Syncing Contacts (iOS)
Open the Settings app. This is the grey cog icon. Make sure to update your iOS. Use this method to sync your Google Contacts with your iPhone or iPad.
Tap Contacts. You can find this towards the middle of the page.
Tap Accounts. A new page will open. If you don't have any accounts currently synced to your device, skip this step.
Tap Add Account. This will open a new page.
Tap Google. You can also add contacts from another email provider here.
Log into your Google account. You'll need to enter your email address and password to log in.
Toggle on iPhone Switch On Icon "Contacts". This will allow your phone to sync your Google Contacts with your device and vice versa.
Tap Save. This will apply your changes.
Open the Contacts app. You can find this on your home screen or in the App Library. When you launch the Contacts app, your contacts will start syncing.
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