How do I manage contacts in icloud?

iCloud has made a mess of my contacts. I want to delete old ones, but if I delete from a device they are put back in. And I want to delete duplicates. Sometimes I add a contact to my ipad or my phone and then it may or may not transfer to other devices.

Suggests to me that you have another account other than iCloud showing contacts on your iPhone.
Check under Settings>Mail, etc. and check that all your accounts have Contacts off except iCloud.

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  • HT201302 how to see my contacts in icloud

    hello How can I see my contacts in my icloud?

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