---
title: "Delete a contact"
method: DELETE
path: "/contacts/{contactKey}"
---

# Delete a contact

`DELETE /contacts/{contactKey}`

Delete a [contact](reference#read-a-contact-1) by providing the contact key.
* Upon deleting a contact, the contact will also be removed from any associated [boxes](reference#get-a-box).

## Path parameters

- `contactKey` string, required

## Response `200`

200

- object
  - `success` boolean

## Other responses

- `400` — 400

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