How to Sync Contacts on Facebook

Do you want to see if any contacts from your device are active on Facebook?

The best way to sync your contacts through to Facebook is via the Accounts Centre, which is responsible for connecting your Facebook account to your Instagram account and other Meta-based platform logins.

But what happens when you sync contacts and how do you do it?

What Happens When You Sync Contacts on Facebook

Uploading your contacts from your device onto your Facebook allows Facebook to access the information relating to your contacts, and search for an account that they manage using the same details.

This will draw these people into the ‘People You May Know’ feature that appears on your feed on a regular basis – inviting you to add those who you want to be friends with on Facebook and ignore those who you don’t want connected to your personal account.

Of course, this is only possible if their contact data matches their Facebook data – meaning it is not a 100% guarantee that you will find an account linked to their phone number.

5 Steps to Sync Contacts on Facebook

1. Click on the menu button in the bottom right hand corner of your Facebook app screen, then select ‘Settings and Privacy’, and ‘Settings’ from the menu
2. Select the ‘Accounts Centre’ block at the top of the menu
3. Choose ‘Your Information and Permissions’
4. Click on ‘Upload Contacts’ and then select your Facebook account from the list of connected accounts that open on the screen
5. To sync your contacts, make sure that the toggle is switched on

Once the toggle is switched on, both new and any contacts that you update on your device will be transferred into your Facebook account. This means that if Facebook is able to find a connection between the contact and a Facebook user, they will recommend that user to you as a user that you may know.

And there you have it! A quick and easy process that allows you to connect your Facebook platform and account with people who you know personally via their phone number. We hope this helps you to continue building your Facebook community with friends and acquaintances!