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How to send someone all of your contact information from your Android phone, so they don't have to enter it themselves
By Emma Street,
2024-07-27
If you want to share all of your contact information with someone else, you don't want to give them the hassle of needing to enter it all into their device manually.
It's easy to save a mobile number from a call or message, but most people don't know that it's just as straightforward to send someone all your info, including your landline, address, and even birthday, in one easy-to-transfer file. This how-to guide will walk you through this process step by step.
How to send someone all of your contact information on an Android phone
The screenshots in this guide are from a Google Pixel 8 Pro . However, the steps will work for most Android devices.
Once the Contacts app is open, you need to find your own contact information. This might be listed under "Me," your name, or however you've entered your details into your phone. Tap on your contact information to open it .
With your contact details open, look for a sharing option. This is typically represented by an icon that looks like three connected dots or a physical share icon (a less-than-sign with dots at each point). On Google Pixel phones, you'll find this option by tapping the three vertical dots in the top right corner of the screen.
After tapping the share option or icon, select Share from the menu that appears. This action prepares your contact information for sending via various methods.
You'll now be presented with multiple ways to share your contact information. These can include messaging apps, email, Bluetooth, and more. Choose the method that best suits how you wish to share your information with the recipient. If you're unsure, a text message or email is usually the most straightforward option.
After choosing the sharing method, you'll be prompted to select a recipient. Depending on the method you chose, this could involve entering the recipient's phone number, selecting their name from your contact list, or typing their email address.
Once you've done this, a pre-filled message containing your contact information in the form of a digital card (often a vCard or .vcf file) will appear. You can add a personal message if you want to, then tap the send button. The recipient will receive your contact details and can easily save them to their phone.
The screenshots above show how this looks when sent as a text message, WhatsApp message, and email.
Final thoughts
Once your recipient has received the vCard or .vcf file, they can save your details to their device for future use. The information you can send will depend on what information you have saved about yourself in your Contacts information. It's worth ensuring this is complete and up-to-date to ensure that you're ready to share at a moment's notice.
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