How to Delete Multiple Contacts at Once on iPhone

Deleting multiple contacts at once on your iPhone can save you time and effort, especially if you have a large contact list. In this guide, I will show you how to delete multiple contacts at once on your iPhone in easy-to-follow steps.

Step 1: Open the Contacts app on your iPhone.

The Contacts app is the default app on your iPhone for managing your contacts. It is represented by an icon that looks like a blue book with a silhouette of a person on it. Tap on the Contacts app icon to open it.

Step 2: Select the contacts you want to delete.

To select multiple contacts at once, tap on the “Groups” option located at the top left corner of the screen. This will display all your contact groups. Tap on any group that contains the contacts you want to delete.

Once you are in the group, tap on the “Select” option located at the top right corner of the screen. This will allow you to select multiple contacts at once. Tap on each contact you want to delete to mark them with a check mark.

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Step 3: Delete the selected contacts.

After selecting the contacts you want to delete, tap on the “Delete” option located at the bottom of the screen. A pop-up message will appear, asking you to confirm that you want to delete the selected contacts. Tap on the “Delete Contacts” option to confirm your action.

Step 4: Confirm the deleted contacts.

After deleting the contacts, you will be taken back to the contact list. You can confirm that the contacts have been deleted by checking that they no longer appear in the list. You can also search for any of the deleted contacts by typing their name in the search bar located at the top of the screen.

Note: If you have synced your iPhone contacts with iCloud or other services, the deleted contacts may reappear if they are still present in the synced contacts. You may need to delete them from the synced contacts as well to ensure they are fully deleted.

Conclusion

Deleting multiple contacts at once on your iPhone can be a quick and easy task if you follow the steps outlined in this guide. By selecting multiple contacts at once and deleting them in one action, you can save time and effort when managing your contact list.

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Originally posted on March 21, 2023 @ 9:00 am