Google's People Card feature is a great way to make yourself visible in Google Search. The feature was introduced a few years ago to allow individuals to create a virtual business card on Google Search. If you have a People Card, others will be able to search your name and find more information about you, such as your website, social media, etc.<\/p>\n
So, if you want to create a People Card for yourself, you have come to the right place. Whether you want to create a new person card, edit an existing person card, or remove your person card from search, we've got you covered. Let's get started. <\/p>\n
Preconditions<\/h2>\n
Before creating your People Card, here are a few things to consider:<\/p>\n
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- Your Google<\/a> account must be a personal account.<\/strong><\/li>\n
- You must be located in India, Kenya, Nigeria or South Africa. <\/strong><\/li>\n
- Your People Card only appear on mobile phones and tablets.<\/strong><\/li>\n
- You must have a unique telephone number<\/strong> which is not associated with any other account or People Card.<\/li>\n
- The primary language of your Google account must be either English<\/strong> Or Hindi.<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Be sure that Web and app<\/a> activity<\/strong> is activated for your account.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
If you do not have Web and app activity <\/strong>turned on, follow the steps below.<\/p>\n
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- Open the Google app.<\/li>\n
- Press your profile picture<\/strong> at the top.<\/li>\n
- Then tap Manage your Google account.<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Go to \u201cData confidentiality\u201d<\/strong> tongue.<\/li>\n
- Below \u201cHistory Settings\u201d<\/strong> Press on Web and app activity.<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Make sure to turn on Web and app activity<\/strong> from here.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
Create your people map <\/h2>\n
If you meet all the requirements listed above, you are ready to create your profile card. Creating your profile card is simple. Follow the steps below.<\/p>\n
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- Open it Google<\/strong> or go to Google.com and make sure you are signed in using a personal account. Tap your profile picture at the top, then tap the email to switch accounts.<\/li>\n
- To research \u201cAdd me to search.\u201d<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Scroll to Add yourself to Google Search<\/strong> and press “To start<\/a>.”<\/strong><\/li>\n
- You may need to enter your phone number<\/strong> to verify your identity. This is for review purposes only unless you explicitly want to display it on your People card.<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Configure your profile by entering the required information. Enter your Location, About (a short biography), <\/strong>And Occupation. <\/strong>You can also add your Job, Education, Hometown, Website Details, Social Profiles, <\/strong>and more.<\/li>\n
- Press on Change avatar<\/strong> to change your display image.<\/li>\n
- Once your profile is set up, tap Preview<\/strong> basically.<\/li>\n
- Check if everything you entered is correct and tap To safeguard <\/strong>Or Submit.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
It may take a few hours for your search card to appear in Google Search. Come back in a few hours.<\/p>\n
Edit your people card<\/h2>\n
If you ever want to make changes to your People Card, you can do so by editing it. You can change avatar, location, profession, job, education, social profiles, etc. Follow the steps below.<\/p>\n
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- Open it Google<\/strong> or go to Google.com and make sure you're signed in using the account you just used to create the app. People card.<\/strong><\/li>\n
- To research \u201cChange my personal card.\u201d<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Press on To modify<\/strong> next to your name.<\/li>\n
- Make the desired changes to your profile and tap Overview > Submit<\/strong> once you are finished.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
Remove your Contact card from Google Search <\/h2>\n
If you no longer want your People Card to appear in Google Search, you can delete it. Just follow the steps below.<\/p>\n
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- Open it Google<\/strong> or go to Google.com and make sure you're signed in using the account you just used to create the app. People card.<\/strong><\/li>\n
- To research \u201cChange my personal card.\u201d<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Press on To modify<\/strong> next to your name.<\/li>\n
- Scroll down and tap \u201cDelete my search card from Google.\u201d<\/strong> This option can be found under the Preview button.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
FAQs<\/h2>\n
1. In which countries can I create a People Card?<\/h3>\n
Google currently only allows users from India, Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa to create a People Card.<\/p>\n
2. Can I create a business card on a computer?<\/h3>\n
No. Google does not allow users to create a business card on a computer. To do this, you must use your mobile phone or tablet.<\/p>\n
3. How long does it take for my People Card to appear in Google search?<\/h3>\n
It usually takes a few hours for your profile card to appear in Google Search. If you want to know how your People Card would look in Google Search, you can preview it.<\/p>\n
4. Can I modify my People Card after creating it?<\/h3>\n
Yes, you can edit your business card after creating it. Just open the Google app, search “Modify my personal card”, <\/strong>and press To modify. <\/strong>Make the desired changes and tap Preview > Submit.<\/strong><\/p>\n
5. What happens if my name matches that of a celebrity?<\/h3>\n
If your name matches a celebrity name, you can add a prefix or suffix to your name to become the differentiator. This could be your profession, your nickname or something else.<\/p>\n
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- To research \u201cChange my personal card.\u201d<\/strong><\/li>\n
- To research \u201cChange my personal card.\u201d<\/strong><\/li>\n
- To research \u201cAdd me to search.\u201d<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Then tap Manage your Google account.<\/strong><\/li>\n
- You must be located in India, Kenya, Nigeria or South Africa. <\/strong><\/li>\n