How to Use NameDrop to Share Your Contact Info
Hold two iPhones close together to instantly share contact details — no typing or texting required. Works on iPhone XS and later.
At a Glance
Make sure both iPhones have iOS 17 or later
~15sEnable AirDrop on both phones
~15sHold the top edges of both phones close together
~17sQuick Tip
Face both phones upward and bring the tops together — like two phones doing a handshake at the top.
Choose what to share
~15sConfirm the contact was added
~15sYou Did It!
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NameDrop is a feature introduced in iOS 17 that lets you share your contact information with another person by holding the top edges of two iPhones close together. A glowing animation appears, and both people can choose to share their contact card.
This works on iPhone XS or newer, and both phones need to be running iOS 17 or later. It uses a combination of Bluetooth and NFC technology to detect when two phones are nearby.
When you bring the phones together, you each see a prompt on your screen. You can choose "Share" to send your contact card, or "Receive Only" to get theirs without sharing yours, or "Don't Share" to cancel. Each person is in control — no one's contact is shared without permission.
NameDrop is also useful for sharing AirDrop content like photos or links when you tap the phones together and then select what to share from the prompt.
If NameDrop does not appear to work, check that both phones have AirDrop turned on and set to "Everyone for 10 Minutes" or "Contacts Only." NameDrop uses AirDrop under the hood. You may also need to have your Contact Poster set up in the Contacts app.
NameDrop is a great way to exchange numbers at events, with neighbors, or with new friends without the awkward back-and-forth of spelling out phone numbers.
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