---
title: NSContactsUsageDescription
framework: bundleresources
role: symbol
role_heading: Property List Key
path: bundleresources/information-property-list/nscontactsusagedescription
---

# NSContactsUsageDescription

A message that tells people why the app is requesting access to their contacts.

## Discussion

Discussion important: This key is required if your app uses APIs that access the user’s contacts.

## See Also

### Contacts

- [Accessing the contact store](contacts/accessing-the-contact-store.md)