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If you want to send group emails and messages, it can be a hassle to add recipients one by one. The simplest solution is to create groups of contacts, like ‘coworkers’, ‘family’, etc., and enter the group name instead. This article explains how to set up contact groups on your iPhone or iPad using a third-party app and in iCloud on your Mac or PC.
Using a Third-Party App
You can use a third-party app to create contact groups on your iPhone or iPad. One popular choice is the “Groups” app, which makes it easy to create contact groups. Simply create a new group, name it, and select the contacts from your list to add to the group. However, syncing these groups with Apple’s apps can be an issue, so it’s safer to send emails directly from the app.
Setting Up a Contact Group in iCloud
You can set up contact groups in iCloud on your Mac or PC, and the groups will sync automatically with your iPhone or iPad. To do this, open the Settings app on your iPhone, go to iCloud, and make sure Contacts are turned on. Then, on your Mac or PC, sign in to iCloud.com and select Contacts. Create a new group, name it, and add contacts to it by dragging and dropping them into the group. You can select multiple contacts at once by holding down the Cmd button.
Using the Contact Group
Once you have created the contact group in iCloud, you can use it on your iPhone or iPad by launching the Contacts app and selecting Groups. Select the iCloud group, and it will display only the contacts in that group. To send an email or message to the entire group, open Mail or Messages, type the name of the group in the “To” field, and tap the group name when it appears as a suggestion. All group members’ emails will be added to the field automatically.
Faster Ways to Add Contacts
You can speed up the process of adding contacts to a group by selecting multiple contacts at once. Simply hold down the Cmd button and click on each contacts’ name. You can also hold down the Shift button and click on the first and last names of a range of contacts.
Latest FAQs
Can I create contact groups on my iPhone?
No, Apple removed the ability to create contact groups directly from an iPhone in more recent iOS updates. However, you can use a third-party app or iCloud on your Mac or PC to create groups and sync them to your iPhone.
Can I remove a contact from a group without deleting it entirely?
Yes, you can remove a contact from a group by selecting the group and then the contact. Click the gear icon and choose “Remove”. This will remove the contact from the group but not delete it entirely from your contacts list.