How to Remove Yourself From Intelius (2026 Opt-Out Guide)
Intelius is part of the PeopleConnect family of people-search services. Here is how to suppress an Intelius profile through the current PeopleConnect removal flow.
By Siddharth ShankarUpdated September 14, 2026Start at Intelius’ opt-out page or the PeopleConnect Suppression Center, enter your email, verify it, locate your matching Intelius report, and submit the suppression request. The PeopleConnect suppression system can cover multiple PeopleConnect properties, but always confirm which services are listed as included before assuming another profile is gone.
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Intelius is a people-search and background-information service that aggregates personal information into searchable reports. It belongs to PeopleConnect, a group of related people-search brands.
That affiliation matters because Intelius’ removal process is not completely isolated from its sister services. The current suppression flow is centralized through PeopleConnect, so one request can cover more than one PeopleConnect property depending on the records and services shown during the process.
What an Intelius profile can show
An Intelius result can include a combination of:
- Full name and possible aliases
- Current and previous addresses
- Phone numbers
- Relatives and associated people
- Age and other identifying details
- Public-record and background-report information
Where Intelius gets this information
Intelius aggregates information from public records and other data sources. Its reports combine information into a profile, which means the same person can appear with multiple addresses, phone numbers or associated people.
How to remove yourself from Intelius
1Open the Intelius opt-out or PeopleConnect suppression page
Start at intelius.com/optout. If Intelius routes you into the PeopleConnect suppression system, continue there rather than looking for a separate paid service.
2Enter an email address
Provide an email address you can access. The suppression flow uses email verification before allowing the request to proceed.
3Verify your email
Open the verification message and use the supplied link to continue. This establishes that you control the email address used for the request.
4Find your Intelius record
Search for your name and location and identify the report that actually belongs to you. Check addresses, age-related information and relatives before selecting it.
5Submit the suppression request
Choose the appropriate suppression or opt-out control and submit the request. Review the confirmation carefully so you know which record and which PeopleConnect services were included.
6Wait for processing
Allow up to about 48 hours for the suppression to take effect. Then search Intelius again and verify that the record is no longer publicly accessible.
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The PeopleConnect difference
Intelius is not the only PeopleConnect property. PeopleConnect also operates other people-search services, including TruthFinder, Instant Checkmate and USSearch. The centralized suppression process can cover multiple properties, but the safest approach is to check each relevant brand after the request rather than assuming everything disappeared automatically.
How to confirm it worked
After the processing window, search Intelius again with the same identifiers you used before. Open any result that looks like your record and confirm it is no longer available publicly. Also check search-engine results separately because indexing can lag behind the source removal.
Does removing Intelius remove me from other sites too?
It can affect other PeopleConnect properties when they are included in the centralized suppression request, but it does not remove your information from unrelated data brokers, public records or search engines.
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Intelius opt-out FAQ
Is Intelius removal free?
Yes. The public suppression process is available without purchasing a background report or membership.
Does Intelius use PeopleConnect for removal?
Yes. Intelius is part of the PeopleConnect family and its suppression flow can route through the centralized PeopleConnect system.
How long does Intelius removal take?
Allow up to about 48 hours for the suppression request to take effect.
Does one request remove me from TruthFinder or Instant Checkmate?
The centralized system can cover multiple PeopleConnect properties, but verify the result on each relevant site rather than assuming every profile has disappeared.
Can my Intelius profile return?
Yes. New or refreshed source data can produce another listing later.
Does Intelius removal erase public records?
No. It suppresses the people-search report on the relevant service, not the underlying records.
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