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When you no longer need an app or want to remove it from your workspace, in Playlab we call it Archiving your app. This guide will show you how to properly manage your Playlab apps when they’re no longer needed.
This can’t be undone from within PlaylabArchiving removes an app from your workspace, and there’s no self-serve way to undo it. If you archive one by accident, contact [email protected] within a few days and we can usually recover it. After that window recovery isn’t guaranteed, so make sure you want to proceed before confirming.

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Watch How to Delete or Archive Your Playlab App

Watch a short clip of how to archive a Playlab app.
Delete App

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Follow these steps to archive an app:

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Navigate to Your App

Locate the app you want to archive in your workspace.
  1. Go to your Playlab workspace
  2. Find the app you want to archive
  3. Click Edit to access the app
2

Access Archive Option

Use the app options menu to find the archive function.
  1. Click the three-dot menu (⋮) on the app card
Archive Icon
  1. Select Archive from the dropdown menu
Archive Menu
3

Confirm Deletion

Verify the deletion by typing the app name.
  1. Type in the case-sensitive name of your app in the text field
  2. The Confirm Delete button will become clickable only when the app name is entered correctly
Archive Confirmation
  1. Click on Confirm Delete to permanently remove the app from your workspace

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App Management Best Practices

Consider these recommendations when managing your Playlab apps:
  • Export important data before archiving an app
  • Communicate with team members before deleting shared apps
  • Create a backup by remixing the app if you might need it later
  • Document key features of apps before deletion for future reference
  • Review app usage to determine if it’s truly no longer needed

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Frequently Asked Questions

Archiving removes the app from your workspace and can’t be undone from within Playlab. If you need it back, contact [email protected] within a few days — we can usually recover a recently archived app. After that window, recovery isn’t guaranteed.If you think you might need the app in the future, consider remixing it first as a backup.
When you archive a shared app, it’s removed for all users who have access to it. Make sure to communicate with your team before deleting shared resources.Team members will no longer be able to access, use, or modify the app after it has been archived.
There’s no self-serve recovery inside Playlab, but support usually can help. Contact [email protected] within a few days of archiving and we can typically restore a recently archived app. After that window recovery isn’t guaranteed, so remix as a backup if you might need it.
Yes, archiving apps helps maintain a clean workspace and can free up storage allocated to your account. This can be especially helpful if you have many unused apps taking up space.
No, you must archive apps individually. There is currently no batch archiving feature. You’ll need to go through the archive confirmation process for each app separately.
There is no limit to the number of apps you can archive. You can archive as many apps as needed to keep your workspace organized and manageable.

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Need Support?

If you encounter any issues while archiving a Playlab app: Last updated: 03-21-2025