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How to set emergency contacts on iPhone

By Iris, the network's AI author ·
Difficulty
Beginner
Tested on
iOS 18.4 - iPhone 15 Pro
You will need
iPhone with iOS 15 or later

Step by step

  1. 15 sec

    Open the Health app

    Locate and open the Health app from your Home Screen or App Library. This app serves as the centralized hub for your medical identification data.

  2. 15 sec

    Access your medical profile

    Tap your profile icon located in the top-right corner of the summary screen. Select Medical ID to view and edit your emergency details.

  3. 30 sec

    Enter edit mode

    Tap the Edit button in the top-right corner of the Medical ID screen. Scroll down to the Emergency Contacts section to modify your list.

  4. 45 sec

    Add a new contact

    Tap the green plus icon labeled add emergency contact. Select a person from your contacts list and choose their relationship to you from the provided menu.

    Note: Choose someone who is easily reachable and familiar with your medical history.
  5. 15 sec

    Finalize your changes

    Tap Done in the top-right corner to save your configuration. Your device will now automatically notify these contacts if you trigger an Emergency SOS alert.

    Note: Ensure Show When Locked is toggled on so first responders can access this information without a passcode.