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What are Contacts in Gem Wallet?

Contacts let you save wallet addresses in Gem Wallet so you can quickly reuse them when sending crypto. Instead of pasting or scanning the same address every time, you can add it as a contact with a recognizable name.

You can find Contacts in Settings > Preferences > Contacts.

What Can You Use Contacts For?​

Contacts are useful for addresses you send to often, such as:

  • Your own wallets on another device or platform.
  • Friends, family, or trusted recipients.
  • Exchange deposit addresses you use regularly.
  • Business, donation, or payment addresses.

How Do Contacts Help?​

Saving contacts can make sending crypto faster and easier by helping you:

  • Keep frequently used addresses in one place.
  • Identify recipients by name instead of checking long wallet addresses each time.
  • Reduce repeated copying and pasting when sending to the same address.
CHECK BEFORE SENDING

Always review the recipient address, blockchain network, and asset before confirming a transaction. Contacts make addresses easier to reuse, but they do not reverse blockchain transactions or guarantee that an address is correct for every asset or network.

Can I Edit or Remove a Contact?​

Yes. Open Settings > Preferences > Contacts, choose the contact, then update or remove the saved details.

Are Contacts the Same as My Recovery Phrase?​

No. Contacts only store public recipient details, such as names and wallet addresses. They do not store or reveal your Secret Recovery Phrase, private keys, or access to anyone's funds.

Do Contacts Transfer Ownership of Funds?​

No. Saving an address as a contact does not give you control over that address or its funds. Only the person who controls the private key or recovery phrase for that address can spend from it.