# Bulk Delete for Companies > Delete multiple Company records from the list view in one action. Learn how to bulk delete, what gets removed, and how to restore deleted Companies within 60 days. - Source: https://docs.ghlcustomercare.com/docs/companies/managing-company-records/bulk-delete-for-companies - Section: Companies / Managing Company records - Reading time: 2 min - Images: 6, each explained below - Modified on Mon, 11 May at 4:26 AM --- Bulk Delete lets you remove multiple Company records from the list view in a single action. Use it to clean up stale, test, or mis-imported Companies without deleting them one at a time. --- **TABLE OF CONTENTS** - [What is Bulk Delete for Companies?](#what-is-bulk-delete-for-companies) - [Key benefits](#key-benefits) - [How to bulk delete Companies](#how-to-bulk-delete-companies) - [What happens when a Company is deleted](#what-happens-when-a-company-is-deleted) - [How to recover deleted Companies](#how-to-recover-deleted-companies) - [Frequently Asked Questions](#frequently-asked-questions) --- # What is Bulk Delete for Companies? Bulk Delete is a list-view action on Companies that lets you select multiple records using checkboxes and delete them in one go. You can select records individually, select all records on a page, or apply filters and search first and then select from the filtered results. # Key benefits - Remove multiple Companies in a single action. - Clean up Companies directly from the list view without opening each one. - Consistent select-and-delete experience across Companies, Custom Objects, and Tasks. - Recover deleted Companies within 60 days from the Bulk Actions page. # How to bulk delete Companies 1\. Go to **Companies** in your sub-account. 2\. On the list view, use the checkboxes on the left of each row to select the Companies you want to delete. Use the header checkbox to select all records on the page. ![How to bulk delete Companies (image 1 of 6)](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/155071005935/original/-RCFHqCBnRYdIfC0agaDk1Sz3r-ocz_RNw.jpeg) **How to bulk delete Companies (image 1 of 6)** This screenshot appears in the "How to bulk delete Companies" section of "Bulk Delete for Companies". The text alongside this image reads: 2. On the list view, use the checkboxes on the left of each row to select the Companies you want to delete. Use the header checkbox to select all records on the page. Immediately after, the guide continues: 3. Click Delete from the bulk actions bar that appears. - What to choose: 2. On the list view, use the checkboxes on the left of each row to select the Companies you want to delete. Use the header checkbox to select all records on the page. - Controls: Companies, Delete - Next: 3. Click Delete from the bulk actions bar that appears. 3\. Click **Delete** from the bulk actions bar that appears. ![How to bulk delete Companies (image 2 of 6)](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/155071005922/original/-D5QRuba8PMYgOORHfrr6xtHDyt35AgfuQ.png) **How to bulk delete Companies (image 2 of 6)** This screenshot appears in the "How to bulk delete Companies" section of "Bulk Delete for Companies". The text alongside this image reads: 3. Click Delete from the bulk actions bar that appears. Immediately after, the guide continues: 4. Confirm the action in the dialog. - What to click: 3. Click Delete from the bulk actions bar that appears. - Controls: Companies, Delete - Next: 4. Confirm the action in the dialog. 4\. Confirm the action in the dialog. ![How to bulk delete Companies (image 3 of 6)](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/155071006023/original/Hz_USA-FoRqxOeDCDVe7hJK3QLaAnFmy-w.png) **How to bulk delete Companies (image 3 of 6)** This screenshot appears in the "How to bulk delete Companies" section of "Bulk Delete for Companies". The text alongside this image reads: 4. Confirm the action in the dialog. For context, this section explains: 2. On the list view, use the checkboxes on the left of each row to select the Companies you want to delete. Use the header checkbox to select all records on the page. Immediately after, the guide continues: 5. You can check the progress and logs in the bulk actions page. - How to confirm: 4. Confirm the action in the dialog. - Controls: Companies, Delete - Next: 5. You can check the progress and logs in the bulk actions page 5\. You can check the progress and logs in the bulk actions page ![How to bulk delete Companies (image 4 of 6)](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/155071006084/original/wAYENd027mXat9oBdhcLdjRRJa9Kv17sXg.png) **How to bulk delete Companies (image 4 of 6)** This screenshot appears in the "How to bulk delete Companies" section of "Bulk Delete for Companies". The text alongside this image reads: 5. You can check the progress and logs in the bulk actions page. Immediately after, the guide continues: When you delete a Company, the Company record and all of its field values are removed. - What this covers: 5. You can check the progress and logs in the bulk actions page - Next: When you delete a Company, the Company record and all of its field values are removed. # What happens when a Company is deleted When you delete a Company, the Company record and all of its field values are removed. All relations and associations on the deleted Company are also removed, including: - Associations to related **Contacts**, **Opportunities**, and **Custom Object records** - Associations to related **Notes** and **Tasks** - Any **association labels** applied to those relationships Existing cascade behavior for Companies applies to any directly owned data on the Company record. # How to recover deleted Companies Bulk-deleted Companies can be restored within **60 days** of deletion from the **Bulk Actions** page. After 60 days, the Companies are permanently removed and cannot be recovered. To restore deleted Companies: 1\. Go to **Bulk Actions** in your sub-account. ![How to recover deleted Companies (image 5 of 6)](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/155071006133/original/gWdQ6AvsALhJGTUzXFxxz1nulpiLvFIEFA.png) **How to recover deleted Companies (image 5 of 6)** This screenshot appears in the "How to recover deleted Companies" section of "Bulk Delete for Companies". The text alongside this image reads: 1. Go to Bulk Actions in your sub-account. Immediately after, the guide continues: 2. Locate the relevant job row and click the three-dot menu on the right. Click Restore. - What this covers: 1. Go to Bulk Actions in your sub-account. - Controls: 60 days, Bulk Actions, three-dot menu, Restore - Next: 2. Locate the relevant job row and click the three-dot menu on the right. Click Restore. 2\. Locate the relevant job row and click the **three-dot menu** on the right. Click **Restore**. ![How to recover deleted Companies (image 6 of 6)](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/155071006194/original/g2szJw1gcyEKINwPMluOGe7F0w6sosm8Yg.png) **How to recover deleted Companies (image 6 of 6)** This screenshot appears in the "How to recover deleted Companies" section of "Bulk Delete for Companies". The text alongside this image reads: 2. Locate the relevant job row and click the three-dot menu on the right. Click Restore. Immediately after, the guide continues: 3. Confirm the action in the dialog. - What to click: 2. Locate the relevant job row and click the three-dot menu on the right. Click Restore. - Controls: 60 days, Bulk Actions, three-dot menu, Restore - Next: 3. Confirm the action in the dialog. 3\. Confirm the action in the dialog. The restore runs as a new job and will appear in the Bulk Actions table. Once it completes, the Companies will be back on the list view along with their field values and associations. --- # Frequently Asked Questions **Q: Can I bulk delete Companies from a filtered or searched list view?**  Yes. Apply your filters or search first, then use the checkboxes to select records from the filtered results. **Q: How long do I have to restore deleted Companies?**  60 days from the date of deletion. After that, the Companies are permanently removed. **Q: Are associations restored when I restore a deleted Company?**  Yes. When you restore a Company from the Bulk Actions page, its previous associations and association labels are restored along with the record. --- Documentation for GHL Customer Care. Support: support@ghlcustomercare.com