> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.superoffice.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Delete a contact

> Delete a contact

Sometimes you need to delete contacts in SuperOffice CRM - for example, duplicates, incomplete entries, or contacts added by mistake.

For details, see [Delete items in SuperOffice CRM][1].

[1]: ../basics/deleting-elements

<Tip>
  Instead of deleting a contact, you can mark them as **Former employee**. This ensures their name remains linked to activities.
</Tip>

## Delete a contact from the Contact screen

1. Go to the desired contact in the Contact screen. (See [Use the Find screen][1] if you need help finding a contact.)

   [1]: ../../search-options/learn/find-screen

2. Click <i class="ph ph-dots-three-circle-vertical" aria-label="Task" /> in the upper-right corner of the contact card.

3. Select **Delete**.

4. In the **Delete Contact** dialog, click **Yes** to confirm.

## Delete a contact from the Company screen

1. Go to the desired company in the Company screen. (See [Use the Find screen][1] if you need help finding a company.)

   [1]: ../../search-options/learn/find-screen

2. Select the [Contacts section tab][4].

3. Select one or more contacts you want to delete.

4. Click **Delete** in the footer of the **Contacts** section tab. Alternatively, right-click and select **Delete**.

5. In the **Delete Contact** dialog, click **Yes** to confirm.

<Note>
  You can [restore companies and contacts][1] that have been deleted by mistake, either by yourself or another user. Deleted companies and contacts are by default kept in the recycle bin for 14 days. After this time, they are permanently deleted.
</Note>

[1]: ../basics/deleting-elements#restore

[4]: ../../learn/section-tabs/contacts-tab


## Related topics

- [Merge contacts](/en/contact/learn/merge-contacts.md)
- [Bulk delete contacts](/en/learn/basics/bulk-update.md)
- [Mass delete contacts and companies from selection](/en/security/privacy/learn/mass-delete.md)
- [Restore deleted companies and contacts](/en/learn/basics/deleting-elements#restore.md)