Restore Google Contacts Easily

Google Contacts has made it very easy for users to save their private and important contact information that can easily be uploaded to Google’s cloud storage platform as well. However, users often find themselves in a difficult position if their contacts get deleted accidentally. Let’s take a look into how you can restore Google Contacts by following just a few tips.

Restoring Contacts Using a Web Browser

The first method of restoring Google Contacts is using a web browser. Since you are restoring Google Contacts, we will recommend using Chrome. The first action you need to take is to sign in to your Google Account and go to the Contacts section.

Keep in mind that Google will keep your deleted contacts for only 30 days. Afterward, the content in the Trash section will automatically be removed. So be sure to visit the Trash and recover the contacts.

You can also select all the contacts at the same time by selecting the checkbox for 1 contact. Now click the downward pointing arrow at the top of the first contact and click the All button.

Now simply click the Recover button at the far right of the interface.

Restore Contacts Using the Mobile App

Another method of restoring Google Contacts is by using the app on your Android smartphone. Simply click on Contacts for the app to launch. Keep in mind that Google will only upload contacts if the device is set to automatic sync. This method applies to Apple devices as well.

If you do not find the contact you needed, it wasn’t synced to begin with. So make sure the device is set to automatic sync. This will enable the device to upload the contacts automatically on the web as you add them to your device.

Find the Trash section and locate the contact you want to recover. Then tap Recover at the bottom of the screen to recover the contacts.

Exporting Contacts Using a Web Browser

Users sometimes keep a copy of the contacts on their personal computers as well. They can easily export contacts using a web browser. 

Simply, launch Chrome and sign in to your Google Account. Now visit the Contacts section and select all the contacts. Next, click the vertical three-dot option and select Export. Choose an export setting and select the file format for your exported Google Contacts. Click the Export option and a new window will pop up.

Type the title of the folder and choose the location where you want the folder to be saved.

Restoring Contacts on Android

If you have an Android device, you can easily restore the contacts by visiting the Settings section and selecting General. This method will not work for Apple products. Simply locate Google Services and click it. Find the Set up & Restore option at the bottom of the menu.

If you have multiple Gmail accounts, you can pick a specific account using the drop-down at the top of the screen. Next, tap the phone with the contacts to copy. Google might ask you for the password to continue.

Finally, click the Restore option to begin the restoration process. Your device will now begin restoring items or contacts that it does not already have.

Conclusion

In the end, restoring contacts is quite simple and easy considering the convenience and features Google has to offer. All you need to do is follow the steps mentioned above.