Archive & Auto-delete
Automatically manage inactive environments to optimize storage costs
Archive & Auto-delete automatically manages inactive environments through a two-stage lifecycle: archival after 7 days of inactivity, then auto-deletion based on configurable policies.
How it works
- Automatic archiving: After 7 days of inactivity (fixed)
- Configurable auto-deletion: After 1, 2, or 4 weeks, or never
Environment lifecycle
Automatic archiving
Environments are archived when stopped for 7 consecutive days (fixed period).
Archived environments:
- Move to a separate archive view
- Can be unarchived or deleted
Accessing archived environments
The Archive button in the sidebar shows a badge when you have archived environments
Click the Archive button in your sidebar to view archived environments. The button shows a badge when environments are archived. Press Escape to return to the main view.
The Archive view shows all archived environments
Managing archived environments
Archive view organization
Environments are grouped by when they were archived:
- 1 week ago
- 2 weeks ago
- 1+ month ago
Available actions
Hover over an archived environment to see available actions
Unarchive an environment
Hover over the environment and click the restore button to unarchive. The environment returns to your main list immediately.
Delete an environment
Hover over the environment and click the delete button to delete. Confirm in the dialog.
Deleting an environment permanently removes all content, including code, configurations, and data. This action cannot be undone.
Delete all archived environments
The Delete All button appears at the bottom of the archive view
Click the Delete All button at the bottom and confirm to delete all archived environments.
Auto-delete configuration
Setting your preference
Configure your auto-delete preference using the dropdown in the archive view
Select your auto-delete preference from the dropdown:
- After 1 week: 14 days total from last use
- After 2 weeks: 21 days total from last use
- After 4 weeks: 35 days total from last use
- Never
Organization policies
Organization policies override user preferences when more restrictive. Disabled options in the dropdown indicate policy restrictions.
Best practices
- Before archiving: Commit and push important work
- Team coordination: Align deletion timelines with your workflow needs
Frequently asked questions
When are environments archived? After 7 days of inactivity (fixed period).
Can I recover deleted environments? No, deletion is permanent. Only archived environments can be recovered.
Why are some auto-delete options disabled? Your organization policy may enforce maximum retention periods.
Do running environments get archived? No, only stopped environments are archived.
Troubleshooting
Can’t change auto-delete preference: Check for organization policy restrictions.