---
title: identifier
framework: contacts
role: symbol
role_heading: Instance Property
path: contacts/cngroup/identifier
---

# identifier

The unique identifier for a group on the device.

## Declaration

```swift
var identifier: String { get }
```

## Discussion

Discussion It is recommended that you use the identifier when re-fetching the group. The identifier can be persisted between app launches.

## See Also

### Getting the Group Information

- [name](contacts/cngroup/name.md)