Are You Facing the Annoying iPhone Error Blocking Contact Sharing? Try This Simple Fix

What’s the Easiest Way to Stop iPhone Restrictions on Contact Sharing and Avoid Future Headaches?

When trying to share many contacts from your iPhone using a shortcut, an error may show up: “This action is trying to share contacts, which is not allowed.” Many people using iOS 17 have run into this frustrating problem, and a few with iOS 18 have too. The good news is, you can fix it with a simple change in your iPhone settings.

Why does this happen?

• iPhones need your clear approval before apps or shortcuts can access your contacts.
• If a shortcut tries to move lots of contacts at once, a security block stops it.
• This is done to protect your personal information from being shared without your knowledge.
• Sometimes, your own actions or old app settings can turn on this block.

How to fix it

You need to change one setting to let your iPhone share many contacts at once. Here’s a step-by-step guide you can follow, even if you don’t have much tech experience:

1. Go to “Settings” on your iPhone.
2. Scroll down and tap “Apps.”
3. Find and open the “Shortcuts” app settings.
4. Tap “Advanced.”
5. Switch on “Allow Sharing Large Amounts of Data.”

Here’s how the steps look in action:

1. Unlock your iPhone and open “Settings.”
2. Look for “Apps” and select it.
3. Scroll through your apps, then tap on “Shortcuts.”
4. Inside “Shortcuts,” find the “Advanced” setting and tap it.
5. You will see “Allow Sharing Large Amounts of Data.” Turn this on (tap so it shows green).

What happens next?

• Your shortcuts that share contacts will now work without showing the error.
• You can send or export a big group of contacts at once.
• No more pop-up blocking your actions.
• You keep control over your data, because you chose to allow it.

Extra tips to keep your information safe

• Only turn this option on if you trust the shortcut or the person you’re sharing with.
• If you ever worry about privacy, turn this option off again after you’re done sharing.

By following these simple steps, you remove the barrier and solve an issue that can be really discouraging when you need to move or share lots of contacts at once. No need for complex terms or tech skills—just a quick change, and your day can get easier. If you use shortcuts often, knowing about this setting saves time and prevents future hassle.