How to Add a Contact in Gmail

Save email addresses and contact details to your Gmail address book for easy access later.

Steps

1
Open Gmail
and click the Google Apps grid icon in the top right corner. It looks like nine small dots.
2
Click "Contacts"
from the menu that appears. Your contacts list opens in a new tab or window.
3
Click "Create contact"
in the top left corner and choose "Create a contact" from the dropdown.
4
Fill in the details
like name, email, and phone number. Click "Save" when you are done.

Can I add a contact on the Gmail mobile app?Show

Yes. Open the app, tap the menu icon, scroll to "Contacts," and tap the plus sign to add someone.

How do I edit a contact I already saved?Show

Open Google Contacts, find the person, click their name, and click the pencil icon to make changes.

Can I import contacts from another email service?Show

Yes. In Google Contacts, click "Import" and upload a CSV or vCard file from your other service.

How do I delete a contact?Show

Open Google Contacts, check the box next to the contact, and click the trash icon to remove them.

Written by the HowToDoStuff.online editorial team. Last updated May 18, 2026.