# How to Delete a Number (Meta Business Manager)

To delete a number from a WABA:

In **Business Manager**, go to **Business Settings > WhatsApp Accounts > WhatsApp Manager > Phone Numbers**. or Go to <https://business.facebook.com/settings/whatsapp-business-accounts>

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Find the number you want to delete and **click the** **trash icon**.

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Confirm the phone to be deleted and press **Next**.

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**Enter** your **pasword** and **select the reason for deletion**.

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Press **delete** to finish the process.

Once deleted, the number can be:

* Registered again in the WhatsApp Business Platform, or
* Used in WhatsApp or WhatsApp Business App.