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# How to Delete a Contact
Over time, relationships and roles can change in your life, and you may find that someone no longer needs to be included as a contact in your plan. Whatever the reason, removing a contact is quick and straightforward.
**Before you delete** — if a contact has been assigned as a **[delegate](https://resources.go-paige.com/important-terms#delegate)**, removing them from your contact list will affect what they can access. A best practice is to review any sharing or delegate assignments connected to that person before deleting. If you're unsure, reach out to us at [help@go-paige.com](mailto:help@go-paige.com) before making changes.
### Table of Contents
[How to Delete a Contact](https://resources.go-paige.com/how-to-delete-a-contact#a)
[What Happens After You Delete a Contact](https://resources.go-paige.com/how-to-delete-a-contact#b)
[Common Questions](https://resources.go-paige.com/how-to-delete-a-contact#c)
#### **How to Delete a Contact**
1. Navigate to **Contacts** in the top navigation menu.
2. In your **[Address Book](https://resources.go-paige.com/important-terms#address-book)**, find the contact you'd like to remove. You can use the **search bar** at the top of the list to locate them quickly by name or email.
3. On the right side of that contact's row, click the **delete icon,** which looks like a trashcan (🗑️).
4. A confirmation prompt will appear asking you to verify the deletion. Review it carefully, then confirm to permanently remove the contact.
**This action cannot be undone.** Once a contact is deleted, their information will be permanently removed from your account. If you think you might need to reconnect with this person later, consider simply leaving them in your list, storage isn't limited.
#### **What Happens After You Delete a Contact**
Deleting a contact removes them from your Address Book. Keep in mind that any documents, passwords, or other items you had previously shared with that contact and they haven’t downloaded will no longer be accessible to them going forward.
If the person was a **[delegate](https://resources.go-paige.com/important-terms#delegate)**, their delegate status will also be removed. They will no longer have access to any information you had assigned to them.
**Not sure if you've shared something with this contact?** You can review what's been shared with specific contacts before deleting them. This can be found in the details of your shared files in each feature.
### Common Questions
##### **"Can I re-add a contact I've deleted?"**
Yes, you can always add someone back to your contact list. You'll just need to re-enter their information (name, email, etc.) as if adding them for the first time. Any previous sharing settings or delegate assignments will not be restored automatically.
##### **"What if I just want to remove someone as a delegate, without deleting them entirely?"**
You don't have to delete a contact to remove their delegate role. A best practice is to manage delegate access separately from your contact list. ["Learn how to manage delegates"](https://resources.go-paige.com/how-to-remove-or-delete-a-delegate?hsLang=en)
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