# 5.3.2 Archive a project

The "Archive a project" feature in Onethread allows users to mark a project as completed or inactive and remove it from the current project list. This feature helps users declutter their project list and organize their workspace.  The feature provides a simple and efficient way to manage projects and maintain a clean and organized workspace.

When your projects get completed, you can archive the project if you like

### Pre-conditions to use the Feature:

* Users **must have** an **account** in Onethread.
* Users must be a part of a company.
* Users must be **Super Admins/Admins** to use this feature..

### Steps to Use:

* **Select** a **project** from the Active **Projects** list of your company.
* **Select** the **project** you want to **archive**. 
* **Tick** it. The **archive button** will get **activated**. 
* **Click** the button.
* **Press Yes**. 

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### Important Notes:&#x20;

* Once your **project** is **archived**, it will be shown in the **status** column as **Archived.**
* By archiving a project, it can still be **accessed and restored** if needed **in the future**.&#x20;
* It can be done using the [Unarchive a project](https://docs.onethreadapp.com/5.-managing-project/5.3-project-action-buttons/5.3.3-unarchive-a-project) feature.&#x20;

### Benefits:

* **Improved Organization:** Archiving projects helps keep the project list organized and makes it easier to manage and find active projects.
* **Reduced Clutter:** Archiving projects that are no longer active can help reduce clutter in the project list and make it easier to manage ongoing projects.
* **Better Resource Management:** Archiving no longer active projects can help free up resources and focus on active projects, improving overall productivity.
* **Increased Efficiency:** Archiving projects that are no longer relevant can improve the efficiency of the project management process, reducing the time and effort spent on irrelevant projects.