How to import contacts on iPad

You can import contacts on iPad from a vCard attachment or add a contact from a directory.

Last updated: October 21, 2026 1:15 pm

By Stacey Butler - Senior Staff Writer

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On iPad, you can import contacts from a vCard and from a directory. You can import a contact from a .vcf attachment in an email or message, and you can also add a contact from a directory. You can export contacts on iPad, too.

Import contacts from a vCard

Tap a .vcf attachment in an email or message.

Add a contact from a directory

Go to the Contacts app on your iPad.
Tap the Lists button and tap the GAL, CardDAV, or LDAP directory you want to search.
Enter your search.
Tap the person’s name to save their information to your contacts.