How to Delete a Contact in Xero
- George Apostolov
How to Delete a Contact in Xero: step-by-step guide
On Xero's main dashboard, head over to the top menu bar and click 'Contacts'.
Select 'All Contacts' from the list of options.
Following that, find the contact you want to delete and then click the 'More Options' button next to it.
Tap 'Archive' afterwards.
Subsequently, click 'Archive' one more time to confirm your request.
After completing these steps, the selected contact will be removed from your Xero directory.
Quick answer: To delete a contact in Xero, navigate to Contacts and select All Contacts from the top menu. Locate your target contact, click the More Options button, and tap Archive. Finally, click Archive again to confirm the action, which removes the contact from your directory.
About this Xero tutorial
Remove unwanted contacts from your Xero directory by navigating to All Contacts, selecting the contact, and archiving the record. This guide shows how to delete a Contact in Xero in 6 steps, starting with "On Xero's main dashboard, head over to the top menu bar and click 'Contacts'" and finishing with "After completing these steps, the selected contact will be removed from your Xero direc...". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Xero interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to delete a Contact in Xero?
6 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your Xero data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Xero. Related guides: How to Delete a Transaction in Xero, How to Delete an Account in Xero and How to Delete an Approved Invoice in Xero. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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