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When you no longer need an app or want to remove it from your space, 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 space, 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.

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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.
  1. Go to Apps under Projects in the sidebar, or open a space
  2. Find the app you want to archive
  3. Click Edit on its card to open it in the builder
2

Access Archive Option

Use the app options menu to find the archive function.
  1. Click the App Options menu (⋮) next to the app’s name at the top of the builder
App Options menu button next to the app name
  1. Select Archive App from the dropdown menu
Archive dialog asking for the app name
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 dialog with the app name typed and Confirm Delete enabled
  1. Click on Confirm Delete to permanently remove the app from your space

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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 space 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.
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 space organized and manageable.

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Need Support?

If you encounter any issues while archiving a Playlab app: