How it works
- Automatic archiving: After 2-7 days of inactivity (varies by plan)
- Auto-deletion: After archival, based on plan defaults and user preferences
Archival and deletion timelines
| Plan | Archive after | Auto-delete after archival |
|---|---|---|
| Free | 2 days | 2 days |
| Core | 3 days | 4 days |
| Enterprise | 7 days | Configurable (1-4 weeks, or never) |
Environment lifecycle
Automatic archiving
Environments are archived when stopped for a number of consecutive days based on your plan (see table above). Archived environments:- Move to a separate archive view
- Can be unarchived or deleted
Email notifications
You receive an email notification when your environments are archived due to inactivity. This helps you stay informed about your environment lifecycle and take action if needed.Accessing archived environments
Escape to return to the main view.
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
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.Delete all archived environments
Auto-delete configuration
Setting your preference
- After 1 week: 1 week after archival
- After 2 weeks: 2 weeks after archival
- After 4 weeks: 4 weeks after archival
- Never
Auto-delete preferences are available on Enterprise plans. Free and Core plans have fixed deletion timelines (see table above).
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