Guide
How to Remove Yourself from Whitepages (2025 Step-by-Step)
Your name, phone, past addresses, relatives — all packaged and searchable. That’s why Whitepages shows up in almost every privacy audit. The good news: you can request removal. Below is a clean, no-nonsense process we use and recommend.
Before you start
- Use a dedicated email address for privacy (you’ll need it for confirmations).
- Expect multiple listings. Variations of your name, old cities, maiden names — remove each one.
- Re-listings happen. Brokers refresh data. Plan to recheck periodically or let us monitor it for you.
Step 1 — Find your listing
- Go to Whitepages and search your full name + city/state.
- Open each profile that clearly matches you. Keep the specific profile URLs handy.
- If you see duplicates (old addresses, nicknames), keep those links too — you’ll submit separate requests.
Step 2 — Locate the opt-out / removal path
On Whitepages, the opt-out link is usually in the footer under terms/privacy sections. If you don’t see it, search the site for “opt-out” or “remove listing.” You’ll typically need to paste a profile URL into their removal form.
Step 3 — Submit your removal request
- Paste the exact profile URL into the form.
- Choose the reason (e.g., privacy, do not sell, wrong person).
- Enter your email for verification. Some flows ask to verify by email or one-time code; follow the prompt.
- Confirm the request. Keep a screenshot of the submission and any ticket/confirmation number.
Step 4 — Verify & confirm
- Check your inbox (and spam). Click the verification link if they send one.
- Revisit the profile link after a few days. If the page still shows, retry or submit a follow-up.
Step 5 — Remove duplicates and variants
It’s common to have 2–6 separate records. Repeat the removal steps for each profile URL (name variations, former addresses, etc.).
Troubleshooting
- “We can’t find that record.” Open the profile in a fresh tab and copy the URL again; some pages load “previews” that aren’t removable.
- No email arrived. Resend the verification; try a different email if necessary. Whitelist their sender domain.
- Record returns later. That’s normal with broker refreshes. Re-submit the request or set up ongoing monitoring.
- Wrong person attached. Use the notes/reason to state “Not me / incorrect record,” and include city/age mismatch details.
How long does it take?
Some removals process within days; others take a couple of weeks. Always recheck the public link. If a page still resolves after a reasonable window, submit again or escalate through their help channel.
Privacy safety tips
- Provide the minimum info needed to match your record — no extra details.
- Use a privacy-dedicated email inbox for all opt-outs.
- Keep a spreadsheet of what you removed (site, URL, date, status).
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Disclaimer: Processes and pages change. We update this guide periodically; if a step looks different, the form has likely been redesigned. The core idea remains the same: find your profile URL, submit a removal, verify, and recheck.