If your iPhone 13 is filled with old or duplicate contacts, removing them can help keep your phonebook organized and easier to navigate. Whether you want to delete a single contact, multiple contacts, or remove synced contacts from iCloud, this step-by-step guide will show you exactly how to do it.
This tutorial is simple, accurate, and perfect for beginners.
Why Delete a Contact on iPhone 13?
There are many reasons users clean up their contact list:
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You no longer need the person’s number
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You have duplicates
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The contact came from an old email account
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You switched jobs or phone numbers
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The contact is outdated or incorrect
Whatever the reason, deleting contacts on the iPhone 13 is fast and can be done in different ways.
How to Delete a Contact on iPhone 13 (Step-by-Step)
✔ Method 1: Delete a Single Contact
Follow these steps:
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Open the Phone app or Contacts app.
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Tap the contact you want to remove.
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In the top-right corner, tap Edit.
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Scroll all the way down.
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Tap Delete Contact.
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Select Delete Contact again to confirm.
The contact will disappear instantly from your list.
How to Delete Multiple Contacts on iPhone 13
Unfortunately, the iPhone doesn’t allow deleting multiple contacts at once directly from the Contacts app. But you can delete multiple contacts using iCloud or a third-party app.
✔ Method 2: Delete Multiple Contacts Using iCloud (Best Method)
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Open a browser on your computer and go to iCloud.com.
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Sign in with your Apple ID.
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Click Contacts.
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Hold Ctrl (Windows) or Command (Mac) and click the contacts you want to delete.
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Press the Delete key on your keyboard.
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Confirm the deletion.
Changes sync automatically to your iPhone 13 within a few seconds.
How to Delete All Contacts on iPhone 13
If you want to remove every contact at once, it’s easier to turn off the account that synced them.
✔ Method 3: Delete All Contacts by Turning Off iCloud Sync
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Open Settings.
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Tap your Apple ID (your name).
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Tap iCloud.
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Tap Show All under Apps Using iCloud.
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Tap Contacts.
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Toggle it off.
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Select Delete from My iPhone.
This removes all iCloud contacts from the device, but they remain safe in your iCloud account.
✔ Method 4: Remove Contacts Coming From Gmail, Outlook, or Yahoo
If contacts are syncing from another account:
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Open Settings.
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Tap Mail.
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Tap Accounts.
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Select the email account (Gmail, Outlook, etc.).
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Toggle off Contacts.
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Choose Delete from My iPhone.
All contacts from that account will be removed immediately.
Troubleshooting: Contact Won’t Delete?
Here are common fixes:
❗ The contact comes from a linked account
→ Turn off Contacts Sync for that account (Gmail, Outlook, iCloud, etc.).
❗ The contact reappears after deleting
→ It may be syncing from another device logged into your Apple ID.
❗ “Delete Contact” doesn’t appear
→ You may not have permission if the contact is from a business directory (like Exchange).
Final Thoughts
Deleting contacts on an iPhone 13 is quick and easy once you know where to look. Whether removing one contact, many, or clearing your entire phonebook, the steps above will help you clean up your address book and stay organized.