Add import questions to shared shortcuts on iPhone or iPad

If your shared shortcut includes steps that contain personal information, such as addresses, contacts, phone numbers or the name of a playlist, you can add import questions to those specific fields of the shortcut. If an import question is present for a field, your personal information is not shared — that field is cleared when the shortcut is shared. When the recipient runs the shortcut, they’re presented with the import questions. When the questions are answered, the shortcut is populated with the user’s own information.

For example, the Home ETA shortcut (available in the Gallery) includes an import question that asks, “What is your home street address?”

Add import questions

In the Shortcuts app on your iPhone or iPad, tap on a shortcut, then tap .
At the top of the screen, tap Setup.
Tap Add New Question.
Tap an available parameter, then tap the parameter name again in the Import Questions area.
Enter your question in the Question Text field.
You can add as many import questions as needed; each question is asked in order when the shortcut is run.
Optional: Tap the Default Answer field, then enter a setting option or message.
Tap , then tap Done.
Tip: Once you’ve added import questions, you can test them: Repeat step 1 above, tap Customise Shortcut, then run through each import question, ensuring each makes sense and works as intended. Keep in mind that answers you provide overwrite the previous configuration.