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Emergencies

Set an emergency contact on your phone

The contact can be reached and knows they are listed.

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Done when

The contact can be reached and knows they are listed.

The contact can be reached and knows they are listed.

Who this is for

People with a supported phone; a paper card is an alternative.

Why this matters

Your chosen person understands their role in advance.

How to do it

Guidance compiled from the references below; follow the applicability notes for this item.

  1. Ask a trusted person whether they agree to be your emergency contact.
  2. Add their name and number in your phone's emergency settings; on iPhone use Medical ID.
  3. Review what appears on the lock screen and share only information you accept being visible.

Evidence and references

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    Set up your Medical ID(Opens in a new tab)Appleตั้งผู้ติดต่อฉุกเฉินและเลือกข้อมูลที่ให้เห็นบนหน้าล็อกของ iPhone อ่านประกอบการเรียบเรียง / Accessed: 2026-10-05

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