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How to Set Emergency Contacts on Mac / MacBook

Follow these simple steps to set emergency contacts on your Mac / MacBook. Each step is one action โ€” nice and easy.

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. 1

    Open the Contacts app.

  2. 2

    Click your own contact card.

  3. 3

    Click "Edit".

  4. 4

    Add emergency contacts with the "related name" field.

  5. 5

    This syncs to your iPhone's Medical ID if you have one.

Helpful Tip

The Medical ID feature works best when set up directly on an iPhone.

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