Google Contacts is an incredibly useful tool for keeping your contacts organized and easily accessible. However, if you have multiple Google accounts, it can be difficult to keep your contacts up-to-date on all of them. Fortunately, Google provides several ways to share contacts between accounts. In this article, we will explore the different methods for sharing Google contacts between accounts.
Method 1: Export and Import Contacts
One of the simplest methods for sharing Google contacts between accounts is to export contacts from one account and import them into another. Here's how to do it:
Export contacts from the first Google account:
Go to Google Contacts.
Select the contacts you want to export by clicking the checkboxes next to their names.
Click on "More" and select "Export".
Choose the format you want to export the contacts in (Google CSV, Outlook CSV, or vCard).
Click "Export" and save the file to your computer.
Import contacts to the second Google account:
Go to Google Contacts in the second account.
Click on "More" and select "Import".
Choose the file you exported from the first account and click "Import".
Select the contacts you want to import and click "Add to Contacts".
Method 2: Share Contacts from Google Contacts
Google Contacts allows you to share individual contacts or entire contact groups with other Google users. Here's how to do it:
Share individual contacts:
Go to Google Contacts.
Select the contact you want to share.
Click on "More" and select "Share contact".
Enter the email address of the person you want to share the contact with.
Choose whether you want to give the recipient permission to edit the contact or just view it.
Click "Send".
Share contact groups:
Go to Google Contacts.
Select the contact group you want to share.
Click on "More" and select "Export".
Choose the format you want to export the contact group in (Google CSV, Outlook CSV, or vCard).
Send the exported file to the person you want to share the contact group with.
In their Google account, they can import the file into their own Google Contacts.
Method 3: Use Google Workspace
If you use Google Workspace, you can easily share your entire Google Contacts account with other users in your organization. Here's how to do it:
Go to the Google Workspace Admin Console.
Click on "Apps" and select "Google Workspace".
Click on "Contacts" and select "Sharing settings".
Choose whether you want to share all contacts or specific contact groups.
Enter the email addresses of the users you want to share your contacts with.
Choose whether you want to give the recipients permission to edit your contacts or just view them.
Click "Save".
Method 4: Use Third-Party Apps
There are several third-party apps available that allow you to share Google Contacts between accounts. Here are some popular options:
SyncGene: This app allows you to sync your Google Contacts with other email services, including Outlook, iCloud, and Yahoo.
Humin: This app allows you to merge your contacts from multiple sources, including Google, LinkedIn, and Facebook.
Contacts+ Pro: This app allows you to backup and sync your contacts across multiple devices and accounts.
Method 5: Use Zapier
Zapier is an automation tool that allows you to connect different apps and automate workflows. You can use Zapier to create a "zap" that automatically adds new contacts from one Google account to another. Here's how to do it:
Sign up for Zapier and connect your two Google accounts.
Create a new zap and choose "Google Contacts"
as the trigger app and the action app.
- Set the trigger to "New Contact" and choose the account you want to pull contacts from.
Set the action to "Create Contact" and choose the account you want to add contacts to.
Map the fields you want to transfer from the trigger app to the action app.
Test the zap to make sure it's working properly.
Turn on the zap and let it run automatically.
Conclusion
Sharing Google contacts between accounts can be a challenge, especially if you have multiple Google accounts. However, with the methods we've discussed in this article, you can easily share contacts between accounts, whether you want to share individual contacts or entire contact groups. By using Google Contacts, Google Workspace, third-party apps, and automation tools like Zapier, you can ensure that your contacts are always up-to-date and easily accessible, no matter which Google account you're using.