Contacts bac to mac or iCloud?

Hello,
new iPhone user so probably this question will sound silly.
How do I get the contacts on my phone transfered either to my mac or iCloud?
If I go to APP on the iphone menu once connected to iTunes, the list of apps that can be used with "file sharing" doesn't include contacts.
I believe there is something I am missing, because this sounds not logical at all.
Thanks

MXVC wrote:
I have contact on my iphone from my work account
If that's an Exchange account, they won't. Things are designed that way, as the Exchange Server owns the data. You'll need an app to do what you want. Something like this:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/contact-mover-account-sync/id582605968?mt=8

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I would first create a contacts archive (file >> export) for a backup. Then, go to system preferences >> icloud and uncheck contacts. Reboot. Return to those preferences and recheck contacts.
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Hi Virginia,
Try setting up your iCloud account in the Contacts preferences. Contacts>Preferences>Accounts:
Click the "+" to add your iCloud account, and when you get to this screen:
In the "Account Type" field, use the dropdown to select iCloud, then add your iCloud sign-on info.
Don't know if this will work, but my Contacts book only has "All Contacts" listed on the left-hand page - there is no "On My Mac" or "On iCloud" listed at all....
Hope this helps!
Cheers,
GB

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