Does archiving delete my project?

No. Delete project is a separate menu item. After archiving, the project page still opens and shows the message that the project is archived.

Can I undo archiving right away?

Yes. The confirmation message at the bottom of the screen includes an Undo button, and the archived project page also has a Restore project button.

How to archive a project in Asana

Archive an Asana project from the arrow next to its name to take finished work out of your sidebar, and see the archived banner confirm it worked.

Quick answer

To archive a project in Asana, open the project from the sidebar, click the arrow next to the project name to open its menu, and choose Archive. Asana marks the project as archived, shows a confirmation message, removes it from the sidebar, and adds a banner with a Restore project button.

Steps at a glance

Open the project from the sidebar.
Click the arrow next to the project name.
Choose Archive from the project menu.
Read the confirmation message that appears.
Check the archived banner at the top of the project.

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Summary

Archiving takes a finished project out of your sidebar without deleting it. The project stays in Asana, marked as archived, so your active work stays easy to scan.

Step-by-step guide

Step 1
Open the project
Find the project in the sidebar under your workspace section and click its name. In this example it is **Archive demo**. The project opens in the List view with its tabs and tasks.
Step 2
Open the project menu
Click the small arrow right next to the project name at the top of the page. A menu opens with options such as **Duplicate**, **Export or sync**, and **Delete project**.
Step 3
Choose Archive
Click **Archive** in the menu. Be careful not to pick **Delete project**, which sits at the bottom of the same menu.
Step 4
Check the archived banner
A message at the bottom of the screen says the project was marked as archived, with an Undo option. The project disappears from the sidebar, and the page shows **This project is archived.** with a **Restore project** button beside it.

Why this matters

You finished a campaign or launch and your sidebar is full of projects nobody touches anymore. Archiving clears the clutter in a few clicks while keeping the project and its tasks in Asana, so you can find them later.

Frequently asked questions

Does archiving delete my project?
No. Delete project is a separate menu item. After archiving, the project page still opens and shows the message that the project is archived.
Can I undo archiving right away?
Yes. The confirmation message at the bottom of the screen includes an Undo button, and the archived project page also has a Restore project button.

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