# ABGetSharedAddressBook() Returns the unique shared ABAddressBook object. ``` func ABGetSharedAddressBook() -> Unmanaged! ``` ## Return Value The address book for the logged-in user. You are responsible for retaining and releasing this object as needed. ## Discussion Every application shares the address book for the logged-in user and this function returns it. If you call this function more than once or try to create a new address book, you get a pointer to the same shared address book. --- 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)