How to upload gmail contacts to icloud

How can I sync my Gmail contacts to iCloud?

What is the best way to sync Gmail contacts to iCloud and my iPhone? Is there any way to copy them to iCloud without manually retyping all the contacts on my iPhone? Thanks in advance.

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You may have several email addresses for different use, like Gmail for personal use, iCloud for Apple devices, Outlook for work, etc. If you intend to merge all contacts into one place, sync the contacts to iPhone or iCloud must be one of the wisest choices.

There, in this guide, are three methods available to satisfy your different needs when syncing Gmail contacts to iCloud.

For a sake of backup Gmail contacts only, way 1 introduces you to import Gmail contacts to iCloud via iCloud.com.

If you want to get access to Gmail contacts on iPhone as soon as possible, way 2 helps you transfer selective Gmail contacts to iCloud by FoneTool.

If you prefer an automatic resolution, way 3 offers you detailed steps to sync Gmail contacts to iCloud from iPhone Settings.

Way 1. Import Gmail contacts to iCloud via iCloud.com

The website of iCloud allows you to import Gmail contacts to iCloud directly. It enables you to choose selective instead of the whole Gmail contacts that will be synced to iCloud. Two steps to complete the sync process: First, export contacts from your Gmail account. Then, import the contacts to iCloud.

Step 1. Export Gmail contacts to computer
1. Open a web browser on your computer and go to Google Contacts to sign in with your Gmail account > Click Export from the left bar to export all contacts.

Optionally, Click Contacts > Check the contacts you want to export > Tap the three-dot > Choose Export.

2. Make sure you have chosen all wanted contacts > Choose vCard (for iOS Contacts) > Click Export.

Step 2. Import Gmail contacts to iCloud
1. Go to the iCloud.com > Sign in with your iCloud account > Click the Contacts icon.

2. Click the Gear icon in the lower-left corner > Choose Import vCard... to select the contacts you just exported from Gmail.

Way 2. Transfer selective Gmail contacts to iCloud by FoneTool

One of the main reasons why you intend to transfer Gmail contacts to iCloud may be that it makes it more convenient for you to email someone on your iPhone or iPad. Therefore, why don’t you transfer Gmail contacts to iPhone first, and sync them to your iCloud in your spare time?

Here FoneTool is recommended, helping you transfer data between iOS devices and computer, and manage your iPhone data on Windows PC as well. After exporting Gmail contacts with the steps introduced in Way 1, you can follow the three steps to transfer contacts to iPhone.

Step 1. Free download FoneTool to your computer by clicking the icon below > Connect your iPhone to computer with USB.

Step 2. Open FoneTool and click Phone Transfer on the left pane, and choose PC to iPhone. Click Start Transfer to continue.

Step 3. Click the plus icon to browse and add the contacts you exported from Gmail to the box > Click Start Transfer to start the process.

The transfer process can be finished in seconds. Now, unplug your iPhone, and go to Settings > [your name] > iCloud > Switch on the toggle of Contacts to sync contacts to iCloud in the background.

Warm tips:
• If you are using different Apple ID across different iOS devices, you can rely on FoneTool to transfer contacts from one Apple ID to another.
• iCloud storage not enough to store contacts or other iPhone data? Just try the Custom Backup function to backup iPhone to PC selectively.

Way 3. Sync Gmail contacts to iCloud from iPhone Settings

You can sync all Gmail contacts to iCloud with the aid of the syncing function on iPhone. Here are the detailed steps to sync Gmail contacts to iCloud from iPhone Settings.

Step 1. On your iPhone, go to the Settings app > Locate and choose Account & Passwords > Tap Add Account > Choose Google to sign in with your account and password.

Step 2. Toggle on the Contacts option > Tap Save to get started.

Wait for Gmail to save the contacts to your iPhone. If you have enabled iCloud backup before, the contacts will be immediately saved to your iCloud account.

Conclusion

That’s all for the three ways to sync Gmail contacts to iCloud in detail. Hope you have found the most satisfying and workable way to start the sync process. You can sync all Gmail contacts from iPhone Settings. Alternatively, you can sync selective contacts via FoneTool or iCloud client, which make you a clear idea about the synced Gmail contacts.

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