> ## Documentation Index
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# Archiving Orders

> Archive completed storekit orders to keep your dashboard focused on active orders. Archived orders remain searchable in reports without cluttering live queues.

Archiving moves completed orders out of the main order view, keeping your dashboard focused on active orders during busy periods.

## How Archiving Works

* Archived orders are removed from the default order list view
* Archived orders retain all data — they are not deleted
* You can still find archived orders using search and filters

## How to Archive an Order

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open the Order">
    From your order list, click on a completed order to open its details.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Archive">
    Click **Archive** to move the order out of the main view.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## When to Archive

Archiving is useful for:

* Keeping the live orders view clean during busy service periods
* Removing completed orders you no longer need to reference immediately
* Organising your order history

<Tip>
  Archived orders are never deleted. You can always find them by searching for the order code, customer name, or filtering by date.
</Tip>

## Related

* [Managing Live Orders](/docs/guides/orders/managing-live-orders) — handle incoming orders in real-time
* [Orders Overview](/docs/guides/orders/overview) — how orders flow through storekit


## Related topics

- [Order Statuses](/docs/guides/orders/order-statuses.md)
- [Orders Overview](/docs/guides/orders/overview.md)
- [Menu Stories](/docs/guides/marketing/stories.md)
- [Audit Log](/docs/privacy-security/audit-log.md)
- [Moving Orders](/docs/guides/orders/advanced/move-orders.md)