Here's how to get all your iPhone contacts into Pipeline Funnels. This process takes about 10 minutes and lets you import hundreds of contacts at once instead of adding them one by one. Perfect for brand partners who want to build their Pipeline Funnels database using their existing network.

Why Export my Phone Contacts?

Your iPhone contains some of your warmest business prospects - friends, family, past colleagues, and people who already know and trust you. Instead of manually adding these contacts one by one to Pipeline Funnels, you can:

Import Your Entire Network: Get hundreds of contacts into Pipeline Funnels in minutes instead of hours

Existing Relationships: These people already trust you, making them more likely to be interested in your products or opportunity

Start with a Full Database: Begin your Pipeline Funnels journey with a robust contact list instead of starting from zero

Stay Organized: Tag and categorize your personal network to track which relationships turn into business/product opportunities

Two Methods: Free vs Paid

Method 1: iCloud Export (FREE - Recommended)

• Cost: Completely free

• Time: 10-15 minutes

• Requirements: Computer access, iCloud account

• Best for: Most users who want the free option

Method 2: iPhone App Export ($2-5)

• Cost: Small app purchase

• Time: 5 minutes

• Requirements: iPhone only

• Best for: Users who want the quickest option and don't mind paying

Important note about paid apps: Many "free" contact export apps use advertising, and some display questionable ads. If you choose a paid app, stick with well-reviewed options from the App Store.

Method 1: iCloud Export (FREE Method)

Step 1: Sync iPhone Contacts to iCloud (2 minutes)

On your iPhone:

1. Go to Settings → [Your Name] → iCloud

2. Toggle "Contacts" to ON (if not already enabled)

3. Wait a few minutes for contacts to sync to iCloud

Step 2: Export from iCloud.com (3 minutes)

On your computer:

1. Go to iCloud.com in your web browser

2. Sign in with your Apple ID and password

3. Click the "Contacts" icon (second from left)

4. You'll see all your iPhone contacts displayed

Export process:

1. Click the 3-dots icon just above the search box

2. Select "Select All" (shows how many contacts you have)

3. Click the share icon in the top right

4. Choose "Export vCard"

5. Save the .vcf file to your computer (typically downloads to Downloads folder)

Step 3: Convert vCard to CSV (5 minutes)

The exported file is in vCard (.vcf) format, but Pipeline Funnels needs CSV format.

Using online converter (recommended):

1. Go to labs.brotherli.ch/vcfconvert

2. Click "Choose File" and select your downloaded .vcf file

3. Change format to "Gmail CSV" (works best with Pipeline Funnels)

4. Click "Convert"

5. Download the converted CSV file

Alternative - using Gmail:

1. Go to contacts.google.com

2. Click "Import" and upload your .vcf file

3. After import, select all contacts and "Export" as "Google CSV"

Step 4: Import to Pipeline Funnels (2 minutes)

1. In Pipeline Funnels, go to Contacts → Import Contacts

2. Upload your CSV file

3. Match the columns (Pipeline Funnels usually does this automatically)

4. Add a tag like "iPhone-contacts" or "personal-network"

5. Click Import

That's it! Your iPhone contacts are now in Pipeline Funnels. Remember, we do have a video walkthrough of this step HERE if you need it.

Method 2: iPhone App Export (PAID Method)

Step 1: Download an Export App (2 minutes)

1. Open the App Store on your iPhone

2. Search for "export contacts csv"

3. Choose a well-reviewed app (examples: "Export Contacts" by various developers)

4. Purchase and download (typically $2-5)

Popular apps include:

• "Export Contacts to Excel, CSV"

• "Export Contacts by Covve"

• "Contacts Backup & Export"

Step 2: Export Your Contacts (2 minutes)

1. Open the app and grant access to your contacts

2. Choose "Export to CSV" or "Export to Excel"

3. Select export format (CSV works best)

4. Choose how to share the file:

   • Email to yourself

   • Save to Files app

   • Save to cloud storage (Google Drive, Dropbox)

Step 3: Get File to Your Computer (1 minute)

• If emailed: Download from your email

• If saved to cloud: Download from your cloud storage

• If saved to Files: Share to your computer via AirDrop or cloud storage

Step 4: Import to Pipeline Funnels (2 minutes)

Same process as Method 1, Step 4 above. Remember, we do have a video walkthrough of this step HERE if you need it.

Organizing Your Imported Contacts

After importing, organize your contacts for success:

Tagging Strategy

• Family-friends: Close personal relationships

• Work-colleagues: Professional contacts

• Former-customers: People who've bought from you before

• Warm-prospects: People who've shown interest in health/business topics

Next Steps

1. Don't immediately blast everyone with business messages

2. Start with personal reconnection messages

3. Use the warm market approach from your ethics training

4. Add engaged contacts to appropriate pipelines

Troubleshooting Common Issues

"My contacts didn't sync to iCloud"

• Check iPhone storage - iCloud might be full

• Go to Settings → [Your Name] → iCloud → Contacts and toggle off/on

• Wait longer - large contact lists take time to sync

"The converter isn't working"

• Try the Gmail method instead

• Check file size - very large contact lists might have issues

• Make sure you downloaded the .vcf file correctly

"Pipeline Funnels won't import my CSV"

• Open the CSV in Excel/Google Sheets first to check formatting

• Make sure you have Name, Email, and Phone columns

• Remove any special characters or empty rows

"I don't see all my contacts"

• Some contacts might not have complete information

• Check if contacts are stored locally vs. in iCloud

• Try exporting from different account sources (iCloud, Gmail, etc.)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many contacts can I export at once?

There's no limit from the iPhone/iCloud side. Pipeline Funnels can handle thousands of contacts in a single import.

Will this duplicate contacts already in Pipeline Funnels?

Pipeline Funnels is smart about duplicates - it matches by email address and updates existing contacts rather than creating duplicates.

Can I choose which contacts to export?

The iCloud method exports all contacts. Some iPhone apps let you select specific contacts, but it's usually easier to export all and then organize in Pipeline Funnels.

What if I don't have a computer for the iCloud method?

You'll need to use Method 2 (iPhone app) or ask a friend/family member to help with the computer-based conversion.

Will this mess up my iPhone contacts?

No, you're only copying/exporting contacts. Your iPhone contacts remain unchanged.

What information gets exported?

Typically: Name, phone numbers, email addresses, addresses, birthday, company, and notes. The exact fields depend on what you've saved for each contact.

Can I export contacts from other sources too?

Yes! Once you understand this process, you can export from Gmail, Outlook, Facebook, or any other source that provides CSV files.

Questions? Our support team is available through chat if you need help with contact importing!