---
title: "Delete a reader"
slug: "delete-a-reader"
updated: 2026-09-05T18:42:34Z
published: 2026-09-05T18:42:34Z
canonical: "apidocs.document360.com/delete-a-reader"
---

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# Delete a reader

Document360 lets you remove readers from Private or Mixed projects through the v3 API.

## Step 1 - Find the reader ID

List the readers in the project and copy the `id` of the reader you want to remove. You can filter by email using the `search_email` query parameter.

```
GET /v3/projects/{project_id}/readers
```

Tip

Use the `first_name`, `last_name` or `email` fields in the response to identify the correct reader.

## Step 2 - Delete the reader

```
DELETE /v3/projects/{project_id}/readers/{reader_id}
```

```
curl --request DELETE "https://apihub.document360.io/v3/projects/{project_id}/readers/{reader_id}" \
  --header "X-API-Key: YOUR_API_KEY"
```

A successful deletion returns `204 No Content`. The reader is removed from the project. If the reader id does not match a reader or a pending invitation, the API returns `404 Not Found`.

Important

Deleting a reader is irreversible. Requires the **Manage roles, accounts and groups** permission. This endpoint is part of the premium API add-on. If it is not enabled for your project, the request returns `403` with the error code `PREMIUM_FEATURE_NOT_IN_LICENSE`.

## Related

- [Add a user with project-level access](/add-a-user-with-project-level-access.md)
- [Create a user](/create-a-user.md)