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# Delete a Direct Contact

Follow the steps below to delete a direct contact record.

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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 dialog appears. Click **OK** to permanently delete the direct contact record.
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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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