# ABAddressBookAddRecord(_:_:_:) Adds a record to an address book. ``` func ABAddressBookAddRecord(_ addressBook: ABAddressBook!, _ record: ABRecord!, _ error: UnsafeMutablePointer?>!) -> Bool ``` ## Parameters `addressBook` The address book to which `record` is added. `record` The record to add to `addressBook`. `error` On error, contains error information. See [Address Book Errors](/documentation/AddressBook/address-book-errors). ## Return Value `true` when successful, `false` otherwise. ## Discussion --- Copyright © 2026 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. | [Terms of Use](https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/terms/site.html) | [Privacy Policy](https://www.apple.com/privacy/privacy-policy)