# Google Contacts deduplication: merge duplicates in bulk > Find and merge duplicate contacts in Google Contacts, in bulk, on any field, rather than one merge suggestion at a time. - URL: https://dedupe.ly/integrations/google-contacts - Section: integrations - Site index: https://dedupe.ly/llms.txt - Any page: append `.md` to its URL for this plain-text form --- No per-user fees Merge Rules decide field by field Every merge in Merge History ## Find & merge duplicates in Google Contacts Merge duplicate contacts in bulk, on the fields you choose. ### Trusted by 20,000+ companies around the globe Summarize Dedupely + Google Contacts with AI ### Merge Google Contacts duplicates in bulk **Dedupely merges the duplicates you have, then keeps Google Contacts from filling up again.** They arrive from a phone, a work account and an import, so one person ends up as three contacts, each holding part of the detail. Merging them by hand, two records at a time, never catches up. **Dedupely connects to your account with OAuth,** matching and merging on any field a contact carries. ### What Google Contacts can merge, and what it cannot **"Merge & fix" is an interface feature, not an API.** No tool can call it, and it acts on the matches Google is already confident about, which leaves exactly the ones worth looking at. Dedupely lets you define the match yourself, on any field, then consolidates the values onto the contact you keep and removes the duplicate. Merge History keeps the original values of both contacts, exportable as CSV, so the result can be audited afterwards. [Talk to sales](https://meetings.dedupe.ly/meetings/hampus-isaksson/dedupely-zoom-schedule)[Try for free](https://v2.app.dedupe.ly/signup) ### Google Contacts deduplication Solvable in minutes, not months. Duplicate contacts mean the number you dial is on the copy you did not open, and the same person gets the same email twice. One contact per person Every address and number on one record, rather than spread across three. Beyond what Google suggests Match on the fields you choose, not only the pairs Google is confident enough to propose. ### How Google Contacts deduplication works here Access it asks for An OAuth authorization from your own Google account, covering read, write and delete on your contacts. There is no API key to paste. Your first sync Whole objects, not part of one: switch any object off in CRM Settings. After that, new records sync and nothing else changes. What a merge changes Google Contacts has no merge to call, so Dedupely consolidates the field values onto the contact you keep and then removes the duplicate. What stays untouched Any object you have not switched on, and every field outside the records in the match. Merging is the only write Dedupely makes. **A Dedupely merge is a delete**: Dedupely consolidates the values onto the contact you keep and deletes the duplicate, so Merge & fix cannot separate it afterwards. Google Contacts holds a deleted contact in Trash for 30 days, and Merge History keeps the original values of every record, exportable as CSV. Manual Review holds anything you are unsure of. ### Google Contacts duplicate management, side by side | | Native Google Contacts | Recommended Dedupely | | --- | --- | --- | | Finds duplicates already in your account | Suggestions only, on its own matching | Yes, on any field you choose | | Merges on criteria you set | No: it proposes the matches | Any field, with your match options | | Records per match | Two | Every record in the group | | Bulk merge | Yes: Merge all, on its own suggestions | Whole result sets in one pass | | Control over which value survives | No: Google Contacts decides | A Merge Rule on every field | | Runs on a schedule | No | Auto Merge, on every plan | | What you pay for | Included with your Google account | Records synced. No per-user fee | ### Merge Google Contacts duplicates in 5 minutes Three steps from account to first merge STEP 1 #### Connect your account Authorize Dedupely with OAuth. No API key to paste. STEP 2 #### Match any field Default searches, or build your own. STEP 3 #### Merge in bulk Every contact in the result set. ### We love to customer service That's why we offer unlimited support. #### Submit a ticket You can submit a support ticket by emailing us. Our team will respond as soon as possible. Email copied! help@dedupe.ly #### Human Live Chat Get instant help with our human live chat. Mon-Fri, 9-5 CST. Enter our support chat #### Zoom Support We offer unlimited video call support. Whether you’re getting started or getting intense. [Book a zoom](https://meetings.dedupe.ly/meetings/hampus-isaksson/dedupely-zoom-schedule) ### FAQs How does Dedupely find duplicates? Dedupely uses match options that you define to detect duplicates. You can compare fields like name, email, phone number, company name, or custom fields, using exact or similar matching. Once set, Dedupely scans your CRM and groups duplicates into match sets for you to review before merging. You have full control over the criteria used to detect duplicates, ensuring that only the right records are flagged for merging. [Explore all the ways to find duplicates](https://dedupe.ly/knowledge-base/finding-duplicates) Can I control which duplicates get merged? Yes! With Dedupely, you decide which records are considered duplicates by setting match options and merge rules. Match options define what counts as a duplicate, while merge rules control how individual fields are merged. Dedupely follows your CRM’s native merge structure, which means merging happens on a field-by-field basis: not by selecting a single “winning” record. You have full control over the logic, ensuring your most important data is kept. [Check out how merge rules work](https://dedupe.ly/knowledge-base/merge-rules) Does Dedupely work automatically? Yes! You can create a search pad with your preferences and match options, to run and merge automatically, based on a schedule of your choice. [More about Dedupely's search pads](https://dedupe.ly/knowledge-base/search-pads) [Let’s talk about auto merge safety](https://dedupe.ly/knowledge-base/merge-safety) How do I make sure the right data is kept when merging? Dedupely gives you full control over what data is kept by letting you define merge rules for each field. You can choose to keep the most recently updated value, prioritize data over blanks, or apply custom logic, like selecting a specific owner or the highest score. Since merging happens field by field, you can preview results before confirming, and winning values are highlighted so you know exactly what will be kept. [Customize how your duplicates merge](https://dedupe.ly/knowledge-base/merge-duplicates) Can I review merges before they happen? Yes! You can *manually* review every merge before confirming, or use auto merge with pre-set safety rules to streamline the process. [Here’s what happens when you merge](https://dedupe.ly/knowledge-base/merge-duplicates) Does Dedupely replace my CRM’s built-in duplicate management? No. Dedupely enhances your CRM’s duplicate management with more flexibility, automation, and advanced matching options. [Setting up Dedupely with your CRM](https://dedupe.ly/knowledge-base/get-started) Can I filter which duplicates are shown? Yes! Dedupely allows you to use filters to refine duplicate searches and focus only on the records that matter to you. [See how filters make things easier](https://dedupe.ly/knowledge-base/filters) What if I need help setting up Dedupely? Our team is here to assist! You can access step-by-step guides in our Knowledge Base or reach out via chat, email, or Zoom for personalized support. (We love Zooming, so feel free to book a call: we’re happy to walk through everything with you ) [Book a Zoom call with our team](https://meetings.dedupe.ly/meetings/hampus-isaksson/dedupely-zoom-schedule?uuid=46a1d624-041e-4ce9-ada1-0046bb4af29d) [Find step-by-step guides in the Knowledge Base](https://dedupe.ly/knowledge-base) Can I try Dedupely before committing? Yes! Our free trial gives you full access to all features *and* unlimited customer service. We help you set Dedupely up for your needs, so by the time your trial ends, you’ll have everything running smoothly. [Start your 7-day free trial today!](https://v2.app.dedupe.ly/signup) ### Get started for free 20 free trial merges and as much free support as you need to get your duplicates under control. 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