Add, move, or import contacts - Computer (2024)

Step 1: Export existing Gmail contacts

1. On your computer, go to Google Contacts
2. At the top right, click Export .
3. Select which contacts to export.
4. Select Google CSV.
5. Click Export.
6. At the top right, click your profile pictureSign out.

Step 2: Import the file

1. On your computer, go to Google Contacts, then sign in with your other Gmail account.
2. On the left, click Import.
3. Click Select File.
4. Choose your file.
5. Click Import.

You can have problems when:

• You import more than 3,000 contacts at a time. If you have more than 3,000 contacts, split them into multiple CSVs before you import them.
• You reach the limit of 25,000 contacts. Learn about contact size limits.
• The contacts aren't formatted to work with Google Contacts. Make sure your contacts are saved as a vCard or CSV file.

Tip: If you create a CSV, make sure it has the right headers. Download a template here.

1. On your computer, open Gmail.
2. At the top right, click Settings Settings.
3. In the "Create contacts for auto-complete" section, select I'll add contacts myself.
4. At the bottom, click Save changes.

1. On your computer, go to Google Contacts.
2. At the left, click Other contacts.

Note: If you're on an iPhone, iPad, or Android device, you won't see Other Contacts.

1. On your computer, go to Google Contacts.
2. At the left, click Other contacts.
3. To select contacts, point to their names, then check the boxes that appear.
4. At the top, click MoreDeleteDelete.