Broker guide

How to Remove Info from Whitepages

Whitepages is one of the most searched people-search sites. The good news: it offers a free opt-out form. This guide walks you through finding your listing, submitting the request, verifying your email, and following up if the listing comes back.

Step-by-step Whitepages removal

1. Find your Whitepages listing

   Go to whitepages.com and search for your name plus city or state. When you see a listing that matches you, open it and copy the full profile URL from your browser's address bar. Do not paste the URL into public forums or chats.

2. Open the Whitepages suppression request flow

   Whitepages handles removal requests through its suppression / opt-out page. The safest starting point is their official help article, which links to the current request form.

3. Paste the listing URL and enter an email address

   Paste the copied profile URL into the opt-out form. Use an email address you can access — Whitepages sends a verification message, and the request will not be processed until you confirm it.

4. Complete any verification step

   You may be asked to complete a CAPTCHA or confirm you are not a robot. This is normal. Whitepages does not ask you to upload a government ID for a basic listing removal.

5. Check your email and click the confirmation link

   Look for a message from Whitepages and click the confirmation link inside it. If it lands in spam or promotions, move it to your inbox. Without this step, the removal request is usually ignored.

6. Wait, then search again

   Removal can take from a few hours to several days. After waiting, search Whitepages again for the same listing. If it still appears, submit a new request with the updated URL.

7. If the listing reappears, repeat

   Data brokers sometimes re-add listings from new public records. When that happens, repeat the opt-out process with the new URL. PrivacySweepApp's tracker and Follow-Up Planner help you stay on top of re-listings.

Tips for a safe, successful opt-out

• Use a dedicated email alias for opt-out requests if your provider supports it.
• Never upload a driver's license, passport, or SSN unless the broker explicitly requires it and you are on the real whitepages.com domain.
• Phone-number listings may use a separate opt-out flow; the help article above explains the current path.
• Screenshot the confirmation page and email so you have a record if you need to follow up.

Track your Whitepages request with PrivacySweepApp

After you submit the Whitepages form, add the broker to your PrivacySweepApp tracker. Mark it as submitted, set a follow-up date, and note whether the listing was removed or reappeared. The Follow-Up Planner builds your next action pack when you open it — nothing is scheduled or sent automatically.

• Store the Whitepages profile URL and confirmation date safely in one place.
• Get a reminder-style follow-up pack to copy, download, or export as PDF.
• Re-run the prompt generator if the listing reappears with a new URL.