Salesforce - How to Merge Contacts in Salesforce
- George Apostolov
Salesforce - How to Merge Contacts in Salesforce: step-by-step guide
Start by switching to Salesforce Classic.
Go to the Accounts menu.
Scroll down to the contact section.
Move to the Contacts section and find the Merge Contacts button.
Select the contacts you want to merge.
Hit Merge.
Quick answer: To merge contacts in Salesforce Classic, first switch to the interface and navigate to the Accounts menu. Scroll down to the contact section to locate the Merge Contacts button. Next, select the specific contacts you wish to combine and finally hit the Merge button to complete the process.
About this Salesforce tutorial
Combine duplicate records efficiently in Salesforce by switching to Classic, navigating to Accounts, selecting contacts, and clicking merge. This guide covers salesforce - How to Merge Contacts in Salesforce in 6 steps, starting with "Start by switching to Salesforce Classic" and finishing with "Hit Merge ". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Salesforce interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does salesforce - How to Merge Contacts in Salesforce take?
6 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your Salesforce data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Salesforce. Related guides: Salesforce - Merge Duplicate Accounts, Salesforce - Merge Leads and Salesforce - How to Refresh a Salesforce Sandbox. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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