---
title: NSContactsUsageDescription
framework: Bundle Resources
role: symbol
role_heading: Property List Key
platforms: [iOS 6.0+, iPadOS 6.0+, Mac Catalyst 6.0+, macOS 10.8+, visionOS 1.0+]
path: bundleresources/information_property_list/nscontactsusagedescription
---

# NSContactsUsageDescription

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

## 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)