Moving Address Book Contacts onto Google?

[Drumjim85]

So I just got a Google voice account. Previously I've never bothered with having my Google contact list up-to-date because I only used it for emails. But now, seeing as i can forward different numbers to different phones, having everyone's phone numbers in my Google contact list seems like a good idea.

Is there any easy way I can import my Mac address book (or iPhone address book) into my Google contact list?

 

[tuinte]

So I just got a Google voice account. Previously I've never bothered with having my Google contact list up-to-date because I only used it for emails. But now, seeing as i can forward different numbers to different phones, having everyone's phone numbers in my Google contact list seems like a good idea.

Is there any easy way I can import my Mac address book (or iPhone address book) into my Google contact list?

Address Book > Preferences > General

Check "Sync with Google."

 

[Drumjim85]

Address Book > Preferences > General

Check "Sync with Google."

Thanks!

Here's the warning it gives:

By clicking "Agree" below, you will enable this application to access your Google contacts for the purpose of synchronizing. You acknowledge and agree that the synchronization process may read from, change, delete or overwrite data in Google contacts. Google strongly recommends that you make a backup copy of your data before your first synchronization attempt. Google assumes no responsibility, makes no representations or warranties, and shall not be liable for any damages whatsoever for lost or duplicated data. If you change your Google log in information, you may be required to give permission again.

 

[rikers_mailbox]

I believe the "sync with Google" is initiated only when an iPod Touch and/or iPhone is connected to your Mac. In other words, the Address Book app does not sync with Google on it's own, continuously, in the background.

Another method is to Export contact info from Address Book, then import them to Google (thru the Gmail Contacts manager).

 

[tuinte]

I believe the "sync with Google" is initiated only when an iPod Touch and/or iPhone is connected to your Mac. In other words, the Address Book app does not sync with Google on it's own, continuously, in the background.

Another method is to Export contact info from Address Book, then import them to Google (thru the Gmail Contacts manager).

Once an iPhone or iPod touch is connected to the computer, the option becomes directly available in Address Book.

 

[tuinte]

Thanks!

Here's the warning it gives:

That's normal. Syncing, by definition, means one program can add/delete things from the other. In general, you should have a backup of your entire system, though there's nothing more to worry about here than doing any other kind of syncing.