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# POST /contacts/v1/contacts/actions/restrict?type=keys

## Overview

Restricts processing for contacts identified by ContactKey values in the request. This operation runs asynchronously. Use the OperationID value returned to check the status of the delete.

## JSON Parameters

| Name   | Type  |          | Description                              |
| ------ | ----- | -------- | ---------------------------------------- |
| Values | array | Required | Array of contact key values to restrict. |