# contacts_batch_delete

> Permanently delete multiple contacts that have been archived.

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Permanently delete multiple contacts that have been archived. Contacts must be archived before deletion. This action is irreversible. Returns success and failure counts with IDs.

## Parameters

| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| `ids` | array of strings | Yes | Contact UUIDs to permanently delete. Must be archived. Max 100. · Max items: 100 · Min items: 1 |

## Example prompts

- "Permanently delete the duplicate contacts we archived after the CSV import mess."
- "Wipe those 40 archived test contacts, but double-check with me before deleting anything."

## Safety

**Bulk changes.** Changes many records in one call. Review the scope carefully before confirming — bulk changes are treated as destructive because of their blast radius.