How to add contacts to mail
Adding contacts to your email account, such as Gmail or Outlook, allows you to easily send emails to those contacts and also helps you to keep track of your communication with them. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to add contacts to your email account:
Method 1: Adding Contacts from an Email
- Open your email account (e.g., Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo).
- Compose a new email or reply to an existing one.
- Type the contact's email address in the "To" field.
- As you type, a list of suggested contacts will appear. You can select one from the list to add them as a contact.
- Click on the contact's name to add them to your contacts list.
- You can also add a name, phone number, and other details to the contact's profile.
Method 2: Adding Contacts from a Contact Card
- Open your email account (e.g., Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo).
- Click on the "Contacts" or "People" tab.
- Click on the "New Contact" button.
- Enter the contact's name, email address, and other details (such as phone number, address, etc.).
- You can also upload a photo or add a note to the contact's profile.
- Click "Save" to add the contact to your list.
Method 3: Importing Contacts from a CSV File
- Open your email account (e.g., Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo).
- Click on the "Contacts" or "People" tab.
- Click on the "Import" or "Upload" button.
- Select the CSV file containing your contacts' information.
- Follow the prompts to import the contacts into your email account.
Method 4: Adding Contacts from a Social Media Platform
- Open your email account (e.g., Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo).
- Click on the "Contacts" or "People" tab.
- Click on the "Import" or "Connect" button.
- Select the social media platform (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn) you want to import contacts from.
- Follow the prompts to authorize the connection and import your contacts.
Tips:
- You can also add contacts from other email accounts, such as Outlook.com or Yahoo Mail, by importing them into your primary email account.
- Make sure to save your contacts regularly to ensure they are backed up and easily accessible.
- You can also use third-party contact management tools, such as Contactually or HubSpot, to manage your contacts across multiple email accounts and platforms.