How to add or edit contacts

TextFree syncs with your device contacts, when you first install the app. This happens when the app asks for permission to access your contacts list. 

To add a new contact or edit an existing one, follow the instructions below depending on where you want to add contacts from:

1. Adding Contacts from the dial pad
2. Adding Contacts from within a conversation 
3. Editing Contacts
4. Deleting Contacts

Note: This article covers how to manage contacts for the TextFree mobile app. If you are using TextFree Web, please click here

To add contacts from the dial pad

Android

1. When the full number has been entered, tap on +New Contact on the dial pad, or to add the number to an existing contact, tap Add to Existing.

iPhone

1. When the full number has been entered, tap ADD TO CONTACTS seen below the number. 
2. Tap New Contact or Add to Existing.
   1. To add new: Enter the contact fields > tap Done to add the contact.
   2. To add to existing: Locate the TextFree contact and tap to save the additional number. 

To add contacts from within a conversation:

Android

1. Tap on the three dots at the top right 
2. Choose 'Add contact'
3. Choose between 'add new contact' or 'add to existing.' (If you have not given access to your contacts, please tap 'Allow' when prompted.)
   1. Add new contact: Enter the contact fields > tap SAVE.
   2. Add to existing: Tap update contact > locate & select the TextFree contact you wish to add the number to > tap SAVE the additional number.

iPhone

1. Tap on the address book icon on the top right 
2. Choose 'Create New Contact' or 'Add to existing Contact'
3. Make your edits, then click 'Done'

To edit contacts:

If you’d like to edit a contact from within the app, just follow the same steps of adding a new contact (seen above), then make the desired changes.

To delete contacts:

To delete a contact, go to your phone's native Contacts app and locate the contact there. Tap 'Edit', then 'Delete' to remove than contact from your phone and the TextFree app.

Please Note: Any changes you make to the contact on your device's address book will be reflected in the app as well.

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