---
title: "Delete custom field option"
method: DELETE
path: "/v3/custom_field_options/{id}"
tags: ["Custom Field Options"]
---

# Delete custom field option

`DELETE /v3/custom_field_options/{id}`

Archive a custom field option so it can no longer be selected on new records. Deletes are soft: the row stays in the database with `active: false`, historical selections on candidates, jobs, and offers are preserved, and the option still appears in list responses unless the caller passes `active=true`. To restore an archived option, POST a new option with the original `name`.

## Path parameters

- `id` string, required

## Response `200`

Successful

- object
  - `id` integer
  - `created_at` string, date-time
  - `updated_at` string, date-time
  - `message` string

## Other responses

- `401` — Unauthorized
- `403` — Forbidden
- `404` — Not Found

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