Sync Google Contacts with your mobile device or computer

You can sync your Google Contacts to a phone, tablet and computer. When you change a contact, that contact will change everywhere.

1. On your iPhone or iPad, open the Settings app.
2. Tap Contacts. You might need to scroll down.
3. Tap Add account. If you've already synced a Google Account to your device, tap Accounts.
4. Tap Add account    Google.
5. Follow the instructions to sign in to your Google Account.
6. Choose which Google apps to sync with your device. You can update these settings at any time.
7. Tap Save.

To start syncing, open your iPhone or iPad's Contacts app.

If you have a work or school Google Account

To make sure that you can view details like job titles or work addresses from a company directory, learn how to sync contacts on your work or school device. 

Contacts aren't syncing

Make sure that your Google Account is connected to your iPhone or iPad using SSL, the recommended secure connection.

1. Open your iPhone or iPad's Settings app.
2. Tap Contacts  Accounts.
3. Tap your Google Account.
4. Switch 'Contacts' on.
5. Tap Account  Advanced.
6. Switch 'Use SSL' on.
7. Tap Account  Done.
8. Try adding your account again.