> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://support.pears.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://support.pears.io/engage/community-relationships/delete-a-contact.md).

# Delete a CRM Contact

Follow the steps below to delete a CRM contact record.

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#### Navigate to Community Relationships

From the PEARS homepage, hover over the **Engage** menu and click **Community Relationships (CRM)**.
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#### Select a Contact

Click the contact you want to delete.
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#### Click Delete

On the contact detail page, click the **Delete** button.
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#### Confirm Deletion

A confirmation dialog appears. Click **OK** to permanently delete the contact and all associated interactions.
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**NOTE:** Deleting a CRM contact is permanent and cannot be undone. All interactions associated with the contact are also deleted.
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**TIP:** The **Delete** button is only visible to users who have permission to delete the contact (the record creator, organization administrators, and data managers). If you do not see a Delete button, you do not have permission to remove this contact.
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