# contacts_restore

> Restore a previously archived contact back to active views.

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Restore a previously archived contact back to active views. Reverses the effect of [`contacts_archive`](/tools/contacts/contacts_archive). Use this when a contact re-engages or was archived by mistake. Returns the restored contact record.

## Parameters

| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| `contact_id` | string | Yes | UUID of the contact to restore. Must be currently archived. |

## Example prompts

- "Restore Bill Hayes to my active contacts, he's taking jobs again."
- "Unarchive the photographer contact I archived by accident last week."

## Safety

**Updates data.** Changes an existing record. The change is visible immediately in the app and can be edited back.