Quick answer: how Intelius opt out starts
If you want to request suppression of your Intelius listing, the official entry point on Intelius's website routes you to the PeopleConnect Suppression Center. This is a shared suppression tool used across PeopleConnect family sites. On arrival, you will see an email-first form at Step 1.
The verified portion of the process works like this: you enter your email address, check a consent box, and click Continue. The official page then states that a verification email will be sent to the address you provided, with a link to proceed further into the suppression workflow.
What happens after you click that verification link was not captured in the source evidence used for this guide. This article describes the verified Step 1 process in full and sets realistic expectations about what suppression can and cannot do. It does not perform the opt-out on your behalf or promise any specific outcome.
Before you start
The form asks for your email address first. Unlike some other data broker opt-out flows, Intelius does not ask you to search by name and state on the suppression page itself, and does not ask you to paste a profile URL at Step 1. The entry point is an email address field.
Use an email address you can access right away. The process requires clicking a verification link that will be sent to the address you provide. Use a real inbox that you can open immediately after submitting the form.
No account or payment is required. The official page indicates the suppression tool is free and does not require you to create or log into an Intelius account.
Understand what you are suppressing. The official FAQ describes this tool as suppressing Background Report display on name search across PeopleConnect family sites, which includes Intelius. It is not a full data deletion and does not reach every data surface, excluded categories, or other broker websites.
Post-email-link steps are not covered in this guide. The verified source evidence for this article documents only the Step 1 email gate. Steps that follow after clicking the verification email link, including any record matching, profile selection, or final confirmation screens, were not observed in this evidence pass and are not described here.
Step 1: open the official Intelius opt-out page
Go to Intelius's official opt-out page. You can find it by navigating to the Intelius website and locating the privacy or opt-out section, or by searching for "Intelius opt out" and confirming the destination is an official intelius.com page.
When you follow Intelius's official opt-out link, you will be redirected to the PeopleConnect Suppression Center. This redirect is expected and is the official path Intelius uses for consumer suppression requests. The PeopleConnect Suppression Center is the shared tool for this process and is not a third-party service.
Once the page loads, you will see the suppression form and can begin Step 1.
Step 2: enter your email in the PeopleConnect Suppression Center
The first thing the PeopleConnect Suppression Center asks for is your email address. There is a labeled email address field on the page.
Enter an email address that you control and can access right now. This should be a working inbox you can open immediately after submitting, because the next stage of the process depends on a verification email being sent there.
A few things to keep in mind:
- Use an email address that is genuinely yours. The suppression process is for your own information.
- If you have multiple email addresses, choose the one you are most likely to check promptly.
- Avoid using a temporary email address or a disposable inbox service that might expire before the verification email arrives or that might not reliably deliver transactional messages.
Do not click Continue yet. First, check the consent checkbox described in the next step.
Step 3: check the consent box and click Continue
Below the email address field, there is a consent checkbox. The checkbox text covers agreement to Intelius's Terms of Use and Privacy Policy, along with consent to receive transactional emails related to use of the Suppression Tool.
Check the box before proceeding.
Once you have entered your email address and checked the consent box, click Continue.
After clicking Continue, the official page indicates that a verification email will be sent to the address you entered. The email contains a link you need to follow to proceed to the next stage of the suppression request.
Step 4: check your email and follow the verification link
Open the inbox you provided and look for a verification message from Intelius or PeopleConnect. The email will contain a link that you need to click to move your request forward.
Click the link in the verification email when it arrives. Following that link is what advances the suppression request beyond the email gate.
If the email does not arrive within a few minutes, check your spam or junk folder before assuming it was not sent. Some email providers filter transactional messages.
What happens after the email verification link
This is where this guide reaches its evidence limit.
The source evidence used for this article documents the Intelius opt-out process through the Step 1 email gate: entering the email address, checking the consent box, clicking Continue, and the on-page indication that a verification email will be sent.
What happens after you click the verification link in that email was not captured in this evidence pass. The post-link workflow may include record matching steps, profile selection, a listing check, or a final confirmation screen. This guide does not describe any of those stages because they were not observed and verified.
Follow whatever instructions currently appear on the official Intelius or PeopleConnect pages after you click the verification link. Save any confirmation details, reference numbers, or next-step instructions shown at that point, as there is no visible tracking dashboard in the verified portion of this flow.
If the process currently shown differs significantly from what you expected based on this guide, that may reflect a change to the wizard after the date of verification listed in this article. In that case, follow the current on-page instructions and, if needed, contact Intelius support directly.
What Intelius opt out can and cannot remove
Understanding the actual scope of this suppression process helps you set realistic expectations.
What it may do:
- Request suppression of Background Report display on name search across PeopleConnect family sites, including Intelius, per the official FAQ description of the tool
- Apply without requiring an Intelius account or payment
What it cannot do:
- Remove data from Intelius's or PeopleConnect's underlying third-party source databases, per official FAQ disclosures
- Remove all appearances of your information. The official FAQ notes that phone search, address search, email search features, and certain excluded categories may not be affected
- Remove your information from other data broker websites. Each has its own separate opt-out process. See the data broker opt-out hub for broader context, or the guides for BeenVerified and Whitepages for those specific workflows.
- Remove records from government databases, court records, or other public record sources
- Remove your information from search engine results caches automatically
- Affect data held by websites outside the PeopleConnect family
Why your listing can come back
Suppression is not necessarily permanent. The official FAQ for the PeopleConnect Suppression Center indicates that data can reappear if new records from third-party sources are ingested that are not matched to an existing suppression.
This is a known limitation of data broker suppression processes generally. If you search for yourself on Intelius some time after completing the opt-out and find your information has reappeared, going through the process again for the new or updated record is the appropriate next step.
Periodic re-checks may be worthwhile, particularly if you have moved, changed phone numbers, or have records associated with multiple previous addresses.
How this differs from other opt-out flows
If you have opted out of other data broker sites, a few differences in the Intelius process are worth noting so you approach it with the right expectations.
The Intelius process starts with an email address, not a name-and-state search form. This contrasts with BeenVerified, which asks you to search by name and state on the suppression page itself. See the BeenVerified opt-out guide for that specific workflow.
The Intelius process also does not ask you to paste a profile URL at Step 1. That approach is used by Whitepages, which has a distinct five-step wizard starting with a URL. See the Whitepages opt-out guide for that workflow.
The email-first entry used by Intelius is shared with TruthFinder's opt-out path because both are PeopleConnect family sites using the same suppression tool. The TruthFinder opt-out guide describes that same entry point from the TruthFinder brand perspective.
For a broader overview of how data broker opt-out processes work across multiple sites, the data broker opt-out hub covers the general landscape without reproducing each brand's specific steps.
If you are a judge, law enforcement officer, or other protected person
The official Intelius opt-out page describes a separate process for individuals who qualify as legally protected persons, such as members of the judiciary, law enforcement, or similar categories recognized under applicable law.
That path involves a different contact method and is separate from the standard consumer suppression form described in this guide. If you believe you qualify, look for the protected-person contact option on the official Intelius privacy or opt-out page and follow those specific instructions. This guide does not cover procedural steps for that path.
Safety and privacy tips
Use an email address that is genuinely yours. The suppression process is for your own information. The consent checkbox you check at Step 1 affirms your agreement to the terms of the suppression tool.
Do not use a throwaway or temporary email. Services that provide disposable email addresses may not reliably receive transactional verification messages, and the address may expire before the verification email arrives.
Confirm you are on the official Intelius website before entering your email address. The URL should be on the intelius.com domain before any redirect occurs. A redirect to the PeopleConnect Suppression Center is expected as part of the official flow, but verify the destination is a PeopleConnect-owned domain.
Save what you completed immediately after clicking Continue. Because the verified portion of this guide stops at the Step 1 submission and there is no visible tracking dashboard at that stage, your own notes are the only record of what you submitted and when.
Follow up if the verification email does not arrive. Check spam and junk folders first. If it still has not arrived after a reasonable wait, contacting Intelius support with your submission details is the appropriate next step.
Frequently asked questions
How do I opt out of Intelius?
Go to Intelius's official opt-out page, which redirects to the PeopleConnect Suppression Center. Enter your email address in the Step 1 field, check the consent checkbox, and click Continue. The page states a verification email will then be sent to your inbox with a link to proceed. Follow that link to advance the suppression request. Steps after the verification link were not captured in the source evidence for this guide, so follow current on-page instructions at that stage.
Is there a fee to opt out of Intelius?
No. The official PeopleConnect Suppression Center page indicates the suppression tool is free.
Do I need an Intelius account to submit a suppression request?
No. The Step 1 form asks only for an email address and consent. No account login or creation is required at that stage.
Why does Intelius send me to a PeopleConnect page?
Intelius is part of the PeopleConnect family of sites. PeopleConnect operates a shared suppression tool that handles opt-out requests for its family of brands. Being redirected to the PeopleConnect Suppression Center when you follow Intelius's official opt-out link is the expected and official path.
What does the Intelius suppression tool actually suppress?
Per the official FAQ on the suppression page, the tool may suppress Background Report display on name search across PeopleConnect family sites, including Intelius. It does not remove the underlying third-party source data, and the official FAQ notes that some features and categories may not be affected.
Can my Intelius listing come back after I opt out?
Yes. The official FAQ indicates that data can reappear when new records from third-party sources are ingested. If your information reappears on Intelius after a suppression request, going through the process again is the recommended approach.
Does this opt out remove my information from other websites?
No. The PeopleConnect Suppression Center addresses PeopleConnect family sites. Other data broker websites each have separate opt-out processes. The data broker opt-out hub provides broader context on how to approach multiple sites.
Tracking checklist
Because the verified Intelius suppression flow does not include a visible confirmation number or request dashboard at Step 1, keeping your own record is the practical approach.
- [ ] Date and approximate time you opened the opt-out page
- [ ] Email address entered at Step 1
- [ ] Consent checkbox checked - yes
- [ ] Continue clicked - yes
- [ ] On-page indication of verification email noted - yes / no
- [ ] Verification email received in inbox - yes / no
- [ ] Verification link clicked - yes / no
- [ ] Any on-page confirmation or next-step details saved after clicking the link - yes / no (note what was shown)
- [ ] Follow-up check date (choose a reasonable later date to check whether the listing still appears)
- [ ] Result of follow-up check (listing suppressed / still visible / reappeared)
If your listing is still visible after a reasonable follow-up window and you completed the verification link step, contacting Intelius support with your submission details is the recommended path forward.
What this guide does not do
This is a plain-language procedural guide based on verified source evidence from Step 1 of the Intelius opt-out process. Before relying on it, please understand what it does and does not cover.
- It is not legal advice. Nothing here constitutes legal counsel or a legal remedy. If you have a specific legal concern about your data or privacy rights, consult a qualified attorney.
- It does not perform the opt-out for you. You must complete every step yourself through the official Intelius and PeopleConnect pages. This guide describes what to do; it does not act on your behalf.
- It does not promise removal. Phrasing like "suppress," "opt out," and "remove" in this guide describes what you are requesting, not a promised outcome.
- It does not cover steps after the verification email link. The verified source evidence stops at the Step 1 submission and the on-page statement that a verification email will be sent. Steps that occur after clicking the verification link, including any record matching, profile selection, or final confirmation screens, were not captured and are not described here.
- It does not cover the protected-person path. The separate process for judiciary, law enforcement, and other legally protected persons is described in general terms only. No procedural steps for that path are covered.
- It does not cover other data brokers. Each data broker has its own separate opt-out process. See the sibling guides and the data broker opt-out hub for other sites.
- It does not substitute for Intelius's official support. If you encounter an issue the suppression form does not resolve, Intelius support is the appropriate contact.
- It may become outdated. Intelius or PeopleConnect may change the suppression wizard, workflow, or policies. Always follow the current instructions shown on the official pages rather than treating any specific step description here as permanent.
Important use limitation: This guide is general information only. Lookup Plainly is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. This guide is not a substitute for professional legal counsel. Lookup Plainly is not a Consumer Reporting Agency and does not provide consumer reports. The opt-out process described here is based on information available as of the date shown and may not reflect subsequent changes to Intelius's or PeopleConnect's policies or interface.
Source: intelius-opt-out-official (Intelius official opt-out page and PeopleConnect Suppression Center, verified 2026-05-20)