---
title: CNContactTypeKey
framework: contacts
role: symbol
role_heading: Global Variable
path: contacts/cncontacttypekey
---

# CNContactTypeKey

The type of contact.

## Declaration

```swift
let CNContactTypeKey: String
```

## Discussion

Discussion This key takes a string value.

## See Also

### Contact Identification

- [CNContactIdentifierKey](contacts/cncontactidentifierkey.md)
- [CNContactPropertyAttribute](contacts/cncontactpropertyattribute.md)