Moreover, the people in your group can reach you even if your iPhone is in the “Do not disturb” mode. In this how-to guide, I have covered everything you need to know to create a contact group on your iPhone.
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Note: You must enable contact sync in iCloud. To check and do so, open Settings → tap your profile → go to iCloud → toggle on Contacts.
How to make contact groups on iPhone using iCloud
Note: This process requires a strong internet connection. Once you create the group, you can add all the contacts you want in that particular group. All you have to do is drag the contact from ‘All Contacts‘ and drop it in the new group you made. You can delete the group or a specific contact easily. Here’s how;
Delete group or contact from iCloud
Tip: You can also delete by selecting a particular contact or the contact group and clicking on the delete button from your Mac’s keyboard.
Use contact groups on the iPhone
Check the group you made in the Phone app on iPhone
Note: iPhone’s messaging app doesn’t support groups. You can send a message to the group via email.
Use it in the Mail app
Send an email to each person in the group in one go. Note: It is crucial to have the person’s email ID saved in his/her contact details. Otherwise, you can’t send an email to that person even if you have added him/her to the group.
Use it for Do Not Disturb Mode on your iPhone
Besides iCloud, you can also use third-party applications to create a contact group on the iPhone easily. One best app that comes to mind is Groups. It is available on the App Store for free (with in-app purchases).
How to create a contact group on iPhone using Groups app
You can also add new contacts directly using this app. Now, plan your party or trip with less stress. While I usually stick to iCloud for creating contact groups, third-party apps come in handy if you have don’t have Mac at your disposal. If you are new to Apple, here are the articles you should look at to use your iPhone and iCloud more efficiently. Read more:
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