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# Delete a Direct Contact

Learn how to delete a direct contact record in PEARS.

Follow the steps below to delete a direct contact record.

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**NOTE:** A direct contact that is marked as complete cannot be deleted. Click **Mark as Incomplete** on the record first, then delete it.
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#### Navigate to Direct Contacts

From the PEARS homepage, hover over the **Engage** menu and click **Direct Contacts**.
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#### Select a Direct Contact

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

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

A confirmation page asks whether you are sure you want to delete the direct contact, and lists any linked items that will no longer be connected and any uploads that will be deleted along with it. Click **Yes** to permanently delete the record, or **No** to go back.
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**NOTE:** Deleting a direct contact is permanent and cannot be undone.
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**NOTE:** You may only delete records you created in the current reporting period, unless you are a Data Manager. Organization Data Managers are listed in the [PEARS Directory](/accounts-and-permissions/accounts-and-permissions/directory.md).
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