---
title: "Release phone number"
method: DELETE
path: "/v1/whatsapp/phone-numbers/{phoneNumberId}"
tags: ["WhatsApp Phone Numbers"]
deprecated: true
---

# Release phone number

`DELETE /v1/whatsapp/phone-numbers/{phoneNumberId}`

> **Deprecated.**

Deprecated alias of `/v1/phone-numbers/{id}`; same contract. New
integrations should use that path.

Release a purchased phone number. This will:
1. Disconnect any linked WhatsApp social account
2. Decrement the Stripe subscription quantity (or cancel if last number)
3. Release the number from Telnyx
4. Mark the number as released

## Path parameters

- `phoneNumberId` string, required

## Response `200`

Phone number released successfully

- object
  - `message` string
  - `phoneNumber` object
    - `id` string
    - `phoneNumber` string
    - `status` string — "released"
    - `releasedAt` string, date-time

## Other responses

- `400` — Phone number is already released or being released
- `401` — Unauthorized
- `404` — Resource not found

---

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