Steps
Open a contact.
Choose a connection type such as Client, Colleague, Investor, Partner, Personal, or a custom type.
Add tags that describe where you met, what they care about, or how you want to segment them.
Use contact status or tasks to track what should happen next.
Filter or search your Contacts list when you need a specific group.
Connection types versus tags
Connection types answer who the person is in your network.
Tags answer why the person matters, where you met, what they are connected to, or how you want to find them later.
Common fixes
Use fewer broad connection types and more specific tags.
Create tags that match real workflows, such as conference names, city, deal stage, or referral source.
If your contact list feels noisy, filter by type or tag before taking action.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use custom connection types?
Yes. Genify supports custom organization patterns so your network can match how you actually think about relationships.