> ## Documentation Index
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> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Deleting Your Playlab App

> Learn how to delete or archive a Playlab app

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.

<Warning>
  **This can't be undone from within Playlab**

  Archiving removes an app from your workspace, and there's no self-serve way to undo it. If you archive one by accident, contact [support@playlab.ai](mailto:support@playlab.ai) 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.
</Warning>

## Watch How to Delete or Archive Your Playlab App

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

<Frame>
  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/playlabai/3KUkXnizECw3JUVl/images/delete.gif?s=8e0a14993ba82669ebe97d3da6e99929" alt="Delete App" width="800" className="bordered-image" data-path="images/delete.gif" />

  <figcaption>Archiving a Playlab App</figcaption>
</Frame>

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## Follow these steps to archive an app:

<Steps>
  <Step title="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
  </Step>

  <Step title="Access Archive Option">
    **Use the app options menu to find the archive function.**

    1. Click the **three-dot menu (⋮)** on the app card

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/playlabai/_D6SZKjykVV5vZr9/images/archiveicon.jpeg?fit=max&auto=format&n=_D6SZKjykVV5vZr9&q=85&s=fecc60b53abfd5ceed887efdab560458" alt="Archive Icon" width="300" className="bordered-image" data-path="images/archiveicon.jpeg" />
    </Frame>

    2. Select **Archive** from the dropdown menu

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/playlabai/_D6SZKjykVV5vZr9/images/archivemenu.jpeg?fit=max&auto=format&n=_D6SZKjykVV5vZr9&q=85&s=265fc68c983c788fee42a4a515550970" alt="Archive Menu" width="350" className="bordered-image" data-path="images/archivemenu.jpeg" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="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

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/playlabai/_D6SZKjykVV5vZr9/images/archiveconfirm.jpeg?fit=max&auto=format&n=_D6SZKjykVV5vZr9&q=85&s=c72722253c8d9aa0910e860e2979f734" alt="Archive Confirmation" width="350" className="bordered-image" data-path="images/archiveconfirm.jpeg" />
    </Frame>

    3. Click on **Confirm Delete** to permanently remove the app from your workspace
  </Step>
</Steps>

***

## 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

## Frequently Asked Questions

<Accordion title="Is app archiving permanent?">
  Archiving removes the app from your workspace and can't be undone from within Playlab. If you need it back, contact [support@playlab.ai](mailto:support@playlab.ai) 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.
</Accordion>

<Accordion title="What happens to shared apps when I archive them?">
  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.
</Accordion>

<Accordion title="Can I recover an archived app?">
  There's no self-serve recovery inside Playlab, but support usually can help. Contact [support@playlab.ai](mailto:support@playlab.ai) 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.
</Accordion>

<Accordion title="Will archiving an app free up storage space?">
  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.
</Accordion>

<Accordion title="Can I archive multiple apps at once?">
  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.
</Accordion>

<Accordion title="Is there a limit to how many apps I can archive?">
  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.
</Accordion>

## Need Support?

If you encounter any issues while archiving a Playlab app:

* Contact us at [support@playlab.ai](mailto:support@playlab.ai)

Last updated: 03-21-2025