How to Delete Google Contacts from Your Google Account

Objective

A step-by-step guide for permanently deleting contacts from your Google account via contacts.google.com.

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Steps to Delete a Google Contact

1. Go to Google Contacts

   • Visit contacts.google.com.

2. Locate the Contact

   • Hover over the contact you wish to delete.

3. Open More Actions

   • Click the three-dot (More actions) button next to the contact.

4. Delete the Contact

   • Select Delete from the dropdown options.
   • A prompt will appear stating: "Delete from contacts. This contact will be permanently deleted from this account after 30 days."

5. Move to Trash

   • Click Move to Trash.
   • The contact is not yet permanently deleted; it is moved to the Trash (recycle bin).

6. Recover or Permanently Delete

   • Recover: You can recover the contact from Trash before permanent deletion.
   • Permanently Delete:
     • Go to the Trash.
     • Check the contact you want to remove forever.
     • Click on Delete forever.
     • Confirm by clicking Continue.
     • Enter your password if prompted.

7. Confirmation

   • The contact will be permanently deleted, and you'll receive confirmation that the process is complete.

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Additional Notes

• Deleted contacts remain in Trash for 30 days before being automatically and permanently erased.
• You have the option to recover contacts from Trash within this time frame.

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Conclusion

Following these steps will help you successfully and permanently delete contacts from your Google account. If you found the instructions helpful, consider liking or subscribing for more guides.