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# ABPersonCreateInSource(_:)

Creates a new person record in a particular source.

```
func ABPersonCreateInSource(_ source: ABRecord!) -> Unmanaged<ABRecord>!
```

## Parameters

`source`

The source to create the person record in.

## Return Value

A new person record in the specified source.

## Discussion

To add the newly created person record to the Address Book database, use [`ABAddressBookAddRecord(_:_:_:)`](/documentation/AddressBook/ABAddressBookAddRecord(_:_:_:)).

If `source` is `NULL`, the group is created in the default source.

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