How to Export Contacts from an iPhone

Exporting your contacts from your iPhone is a quick way to back them up or import them into a CRM. Follow the steps below to generate and share your contact export file.

There are two videos and sections to this page. The first video shows how to export them, the second shows how to import them to Valstorm

Step-by-Step Guide

1. Open the Contacts App: Use the search feature on your iPhone to look up Contacts and open the app.
2. Navigate to the Main View: If you aren't already there, tap the Back button in the upper left corner to ensure you are on the main lists page.
3. Select All Contacts: Press and hold down on the All Contacts option.
4. Export the List: Tap the Export button that appears in the pop-up menu.
5. Include All Fields: Select all the contact fields provided to ensure you are capturing all available information, then tap to accept or confirm.
6. Share the File: Choose your preferred method to send the file to your computer. You can email it to yourself, upload it to a cloud drive (like Google Drive), or use any other sharing method that works best for you.
7. Access on Your Computer: Open the email or drive on your computer, download the file, and it is now ready to be imported into your CRM.

Importing iPhone Contacts into ValStorm

Learn how to import contacts into ValStorm using a downloaded vCard, including locating the contacts menu, uploading the file, and verifying the import.

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Step 1: Prep and Download Your Contacts

1. Ensure your iPhone contacts have been exported as a .vcf (vCard) file.
2. Put the file somewhere easily accessible—such as Google Drive or via an email sent to yourself.
3. Download the vCard (.vcf) file directly to your computer.

Step 2: Navigate to the ValStorm Contact List

1. Open ValStorm on your computer.
2. Look for Contacts (or Contact List) on the left-hand navigation sidebar.
3. If you do not see it on the sidebar: Click the Global Search bar at the top-left of the screen, type "contact", and select it from the results to navigate to the contact list.

Step 3: Open the Import Menu

1. In the Contact List view, locate and click the Import button.
2. Scroll to the bottom of the import options until you see "Click to upload the vCard".

Step 4: Upload Your vCard File

1. Click the "Click to upload the vCard" button.
2. This will open your local file explorer/downloads folder:
   • Select your downloaded .vcf file.
   • Alternative: Drag and drop your .vcf file directly from your computer into the upload area.
3. Run the import.

Step 5: Verify the Import

1. Wait for ValStorm to display a success message confirming the contacts have been imported.
2. Go back to your Contact List.
3. Toggle the view filter to "All" to verify that everyone has successfully populated in your system.