How do I safely delete (remove) a DID in MyOperator, and what should I check first?

Quick answer: Admins can delete a DID from Manage → DIDs → ⋮ → Delete.

Before deleting, confirm the number is not used in any live call-flow, caller-ID policy, campaign, or porting request. Once you click Delete and confirm, the DID vanishes in under a minute and can no longer be used for routing or outbound CLI.

When should I use this guide?

Use it when a phone number is permanently retiring or being replaced, and you must ensure calls, caller-ID, billing, and compliance stay intact.

Prerequisites & safety checklist

• IVR/Call-flow — the DID is not an entry number or queue target
• Caller-ID policy — the DID is not the default CLI anywhere
• Campaigns / Auto-dialers — the number is not referenced
• Public listings updated (website, ads, email signatures, etc.)
• The number is not in a port-in / port-out state

When will deletion NOT work?

If the DID is still mapped as above or is locked for porting.

5-step deletion workflow

1. Dashboard → Manage → DIDs
2. Locate the number → click ⋮
3. Click Delete
4. Confirm the prompt (type DELETE if asked)
5. Wait for the toast “DID deleted”

2-minute verification test

• Inbound — call another published DID; IVR should answer correctly
• Outbound — place a test call; the correct CLI should show
• Logs — new call entries should not reference the deleted DID

Alternatives to deletion (comparison)

Important notes & edge cases

• Permissions: only Admin/Owner can delete DIDs.
• Irreversible: recovery is not guaranteed; the number may be reissued.
• Billing: past rentals aren’t refunded; future charges stop per your plan.
• Compliance: regulated routing must use a compliant replacement DID.
• Porting locks: numbers mid-port cannot be deleted until the port completes.
• Caller-ID fallback: outbound calls fail if no other valid CLI is configured.

Troubleshooting table

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Updated on: 30/11/2025