How do I import contacts from Gmail to Gmail?

Importing Contacts from Gmail to Gmail: A Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Prepare Your Gmail Account

Before you can import contacts from Gmail to Gmail, you need to make sure you have a Gmail account and that you’re using the correct address to import contacts from. Make sure your account is up to date and your address is set to the correct Gmail account.

Step	Description
1. Log in to your Gmail account.	Open a web browser and navigate to your Gmail account.
2. Click on the Contacts tab.	You’ll see a list of contacts in your Gmail account. Click on the Contacts tab to view your contact list.
3. Click on the Import contacts button.	You’ll see a Search contacts field on the right-hand side of the page. Click on it to start the import process.

Step 2: Choose the Contact Import Type

There are two types of contact import available in Gmail:

• Create new contacts: This method creates new contacts in your Google account, but it doesn’t import any existing contacts from Gmail.
• Import contacts from Gmail: This method imports contacts from Gmail into your Google account.

Step	Description
1. Select the contact import type.	Click on the Import contacts button and select Import contacts from Gmail.
2. Enter your Gmail password.	You’ll need to enter your Gmail password to authenticate the import process.
3. Choose the contact type.	Select the contact type you want to import (e.g., Person, Business, etc.).
4. Select the contact list.	Choose the contact list you want to import contacts from (e.g., Contacts, Projects, etc.).

Step 3: Select the Contacts to Import

You’ll be prompted to select the contacts you want to import from Gmail. You can choose multiple contacts or select all contacts.

Step	Description
1. Select the contacts to import.	Choose the contacts you want to import from Gmail. You can select Create new contacts if you want to create new contacts or Use existing contacts if you want to use existing contacts.
2. Choose the contact settings.	Select the contact settings you want to use for the import process (e.g., Format, Filter, etc.).
3. Click on Finish.	Click on the Finish button to complete the import process.

Step 4: Verify the Import Process

After you’ve completed the import process, you’ll be prompted to verify the import process. You can click on the Verify contacts button to see the results of the import process.

Step	Description
1. Verify contacts.	Click on the Verify contacts button to verify the import process.
2. Check the contact list.	Check the contact list to see if the contacts were imported correctly.
3. Check for errors.	Check for any errors or issues with the import process.

Additional Tips and Variations

• Use the Contact Importer extension: You can use the Contact Importer extension in Gmail to import contacts from other Gmail accounts. To use the extension, follow these steps:

  1. Go to the Chrome Web Store and download the Contact Importer extension.
  2. Open the extension and select the contact account you want to import contacts from.
  3. Follow the instructions to import contacts.

• Use the Gmail contacts page: If you’re using Gmail version 8 or earlier, you can use the Gmail contacts page to import contacts. To use the page, follow these steps:

  1. Open Gmail and navigate to the Contacts tab.
  2. Click on the New Contact button.
  3. Enter the contact information and follow the prompts to import contacts.

• Use a third-party tool: There are many third-party tools available that can help you import contacts from Gmail. These tools may offer additional features or functionality that can enhance your contact import experience.

Conclusion

Importing contacts from Gmail to Gmail is a simple process that requires just a few steps. By following these steps and using the contact import options available in Gmail, you can easily transfer your contacts from one Gmail account to another. Remember to always verify the import process to ensure that the contacts are imported correctly.

Note
1. This article is intended for informational purposes only. Gmail has changed its contact import policy over time, and some steps may no longer be applicable. Always check the official Gmail support website for the latest information on contact import.
2. This article is based on the Gmail contact import feature as of 2022. For the latest information, please check the official Gmail support website.