SMALL STEPS. USEFUL SKILLS.
Add an emergency contact
Choose somebody trusted who can be contacted from your Medical ID in an emergency.
Use the pictures where shown. Follow the short instructions between them.
STEP 1 OF 7
Open Health
Find the white Health app with the red heart, then tap it.
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STEP 1
Open Health
Find the white Health app with the red heart, then tap it.
STEP 2
Open your profile
Tap your picture or initials in the top-right corner.
STEP 3
Tap Medical ID
STEP 4
Start editing
Tap Get Started if this is your first time. If you've set it up before, tap Edit.
STEP 5
Add the person
Under Emergency Contacts, tap Add Emergency Contact and choose the person from Contacts.
STEP 6
Choose the relationship
Choose how the person is related to you, such as spouse, parent or friend.
STEP 7
Save and allow lock-screen access
Tap Done. If you want first responders to see this information, edit Medical ID and turn on Show When Locked.
Tell the person that you have added them as an emergency contact.
IF SOMETHING LOOKS DIFFERENT
A little help along the way.
Your menus may look different after an update. Look for the same control name and take your time.
I cannot find that option+
Check that this guide covers your device and software. If the names do not match, use the manufacturer’s instructions linked below for your model.
I need to go back a step+
Use Previous step or select a step number above. This changes the guide only; it does not undo anything on your device.
Are these pictures of my device?+
They are example screens showing exactly where to tap. Your names, apps, wallpaper and layout may look a little different, but the options you need are the same. Some pictures show what you should see after a step.