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# Delete Candidate

Permanently delete a candidate and all of their applications, attachments, scorecards, notes, and other associated records.

**Note**: This action cannot be undone. To remove personally identifiable information while retaining aggregate hiring metrics, use the Greenhouse anonymize candidate endpoint instead.

<Note>
  External Documentation

  To learn more, visit the [Greenhouse documentation](https://harvestdocs.greenhouse.io/reference/delete_v3-candidates-id).
</Note>

## Parameters

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  | Parameter    | Description              |
  | ------------ | ------------------------ |
  | Candidate ID | The ID of the candidate. |
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## Example Output

```json theme={"dark"}
{
	"message": "Candidate 53883394 deleted successfully"
}
```

## Workflow Library Example

[Delete Candidate with Greenhouse and Send Results Via Email](https://library.blinkops.com/workflows/delete-candidate-with-greenhouse-and-send-results-via-email)

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    Preview this Workflow on desktop
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  <iframe className="iframe" src="https://library.blinkops.com/workflows/delete-candidate-with-greenhouse-and-send-results-via-email/canvas" />
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