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How to Set Emergency Contacts on iPad / iPad Air
Follow these simple steps to set emergency contacts on your iPad / iPad Air. Each step is one action โ nice and easy.
Step-by-Step Instructions
- 1
Open the Health app (if available, or the Contacts app).
- 2
In Contacts, tap your own name at the top.
- 3
Tap "Edit" and add emergency contact information in the Notes field.
- 4
For a full Medical ID, set it up on your iPhone and it syncs to iPad.
Helpful Tip
iPad does not have a full Medical ID feature. Set it up on an iPhone and it syncs via iCloud.
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