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# Create Contacts Manually

Create MobileConnect contacts manually.

Contacts created in MobileConnect are also created in the Contacts app.

1. Click the arrow next to Add Contacts and select **Add Manually**.
2. Review and agree to the Opt-In Certification.
3. Enter the contact’s mobile number as the Contact Key.
4. Enter a two-character country code for the Locale.
5. To enter a secondary mobile number, change the mobile number field. This field is automatically populated with the Contact Key.
6. Select any additional MobileConnect Demographics fields and enter information for the MobileConnect Demographics attribute group.
7. Save and close, or click the arrow and select **Save and Add Another Contact**.