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# Delete a List

### 🗑️ Delete a List

Remove a subscriber list permanently using its unique list ID. This action cannot be undone.

#### 🔹 HTTP Request

```http
DELETE API-URL/lists/LIST-UNIQUE-ID
```

#### 🔸 URL Segments

| Segment          | Required | Description                              |
| ---------------- | -------- | ---------------------------------------- |
| `LIST-UNIQUE-ID` | Yes      | Unique identifier of the list to delete. |

#### 🔐 Authorization Header

Include your customer API key:

```
X-API-KEY: your-api-key-here
```

#### 💻 PHP Example

```php
// delete a list
$response = $endpoint->delete('LIST-UNIQUE-ID');

// DISPLAY RESPONSE
echo '<hr /><pre>';
print_r($response->body);
echo '</pre>';
```

#### 📦 Sample JSON Response

```json
{
  "status": "success"
}
```

{% hint style="danger" %}
Deleting a list is a **permanent action**. All associated data will be lost and cannot be recovered.
{% endhint %}


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