# What happens when you delete a contact linked to a community group

> When a contact is a group member When a contact is deleted from a community, the individual will be permanently removed from the community, losing all…

- Source: https://docs.ghlcustomercare.com/docs/memberships-and-communities/communities/what-happens-when-you-delete-a-contact-linked-to-a-community-group
- Section: Memberships & Communities / Communities
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- Modified on Tue, 27 Aug, 2024 at 5:39 AM

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**When a contact is a group member**

-   When a contact is deleted from a community, the individual will be permanently removed from the community, losing all access to its content and features. 
-   This means the person will no longer be able to view any posts, updates, or discussions within the community, nor will they be able to participate by posting or interacting in any way. 
-   **The deletion is irreversible**, effectively cutting off the individual from all community activities and communications.

**When a contact is a group owner**

-   It’s important to note that if the person in question is the owner of any group or location within the community, they cannot be deleted. 
-   The ownership status of a group or location grants them a level of authority and control that prevents their removal, ensuring the continuity and management of those specific areas within the community. 
-   As a result, any attempt to delete such a person would be blocked, preserving their access and responsibilities related to the groups or locations they oversee.

![Figure 1](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/155031728405/original/ktO13CeoRbAEwh-mHd_-H9BHJ7faZxCoMg.png)

**Figure 1**

This screenshot appears in "What happens when you delete a contact linked to a community group". The text alongside this image reads: It’s important to note that if the person in question is the owner of any group or location within the community, they cannot be deleted. The ownership status of a group or location grants them a level of authority and control that prevents their removal, ensuring the continuity and management of…. Immediately after, the guide continues: 1. We can see the owner on the community while logging in to the community.
- What this covers: It’s important to note that if the person in question is the owner of any group or location within the community, they cannot be deleted. The ownership status of a group or location grants them a level of authority and control that prevents their removal, ensuring the continuity and management of those specific areas within the community. As a result, any attempt to delete such a person would be blocked, preserving their access and responsibilities related to the groups or locations they oversee.
- Controls: When a contact is a group member, T he deletion is irreversible, When a contact is a group owner
- Next: 1. We can see the owner on the community while logging in to the community.

Full procedure:

1. When a contact is deleted from a community, the individual will be permanently removed from the community, losing all access to its content and features.
2. This means the person will no longer be able to view any posts, updates, or discussions within the community, nor will they be able to participate by posting or interacting in any way.
3. T he deletion is irreversible, effectively cutting off the individual from all community activities and communications.

1\. We can see the owner on the community while logging in to the community.

![Figure 2](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/155031725865/original/rHaT565_CMSJPd_OjzO35_cMu-FjXmwRtA.png)

**Figure 2**

This screenshot appears in "What happens when you delete a contact linked to a community group". The text alongside this image reads: 1. We can see the owner on the community while logging in to the community. Immediately after, the guide continues: 2. To see rest of the members, click on to the members tab inside the community page.
- What this covers: 1. We can see the owner on the community while logging in to the community.
- Controls: When a contact is a group member, T he deletion is irreversible, When a contact is a group owner
- Next: 2. To see rest of the members, click on to the members tab inside the community page

Full procedure:

1. When a contact is deleted from a community, the individual will be permanently removed from the community, losing all access to its content and features.
2. This means the person will no longer be able to view any posts, updates, or discussions within the community, nor will they be able to participate by posting or interacting in any way.
3. T he deletion is irreversible, effectively cutting off the individual from all community activities and communications.

2\. To see rest of the members, click on to the members tab inside the community page

![Figure 3](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/155031725887/original/QZqejp8VYRMvRpx_Tz5ust0JVhlnnuD5cA.png)

**Figure 3**

This screenshot appears in "What happens when you delete a contact linked to a community group". The text alongside this image reads: 2. To see rest of the members, click on to the members tab inside the community page. Immediately after, the guide continues: 3. To see the admins of the community, click on the admins tab after selecting members.
- What to click: 2. To see rest of the members, click on to the members tab inside the community page
- Controls: When a contact is a group member, T he deletion is irreversible, When a contact is a group owner
- Next: 3. To see the admins of the community, click on the admins tab after selecting members.

Full procedure:

1. When a contact is deleted from a community, the individual will be permanently removed from the community, losing all access to its content and features.
2. This means the person will no longer be able to view any posts, updates, or discussions within the community, nor will they be able to participate by posting or interacting in any way.
3. T he deletion is irreversible, effectively cutting off the individual from all community activities and communications.

3\. To see the admins of the community, click on the admins tab after selecting members.

![Figure 4](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/155031725941/original/1X7pY211m1l3U13venVJl_Oebju_6mIqrw.png)

**Figure 4**

This screenshot appears in "What happens when you delete a contact linked to a community group". The text alongside this image reads: 3. To see the admins of the community, click on the admins tab after selecting members.
- What to click: 3. To see the admins of the community, click on the admins tab after selecting members.
- Controls: When a contact is a group member, T he deletion is irreversible, When a contact is a group owner

Full procedure:

1. When a contact is deleted from a community, the individual will be permanently removed from the community, losing all access to its content and features.
2. This means the person will no longer be able to view any posts, updates, or discussions within the community, nor will they be able to participate by posting or interacting in any way.
3. T he deletion is irreversible, effectively cutting off the individual from all community activities and communications.

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