> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://confidence.spotify.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Archive a Flag

> Learn how to archive a flag when it's no longer needed.

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[Archiving a flag](../flags/create-flags#archiving-flags) prevents clients from resolving and using it.

## Archive a Flag

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  <Step title="Go to Confidence, and select Flags on the left sidebar" />

  <Step title="Select the flag you want to archive" />

  <Step title="Click Archive in the Actions section on the right sidebar" />
</Steps>

<Note>
  You must disable or delete all active rules on a flag before you can archive it.
</Note>

## Related Resources

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Create a Flag" href="/docs/how-to-guides/create-flag">
    Set up a new feature flag
  </Card>

  <Card title="Flags Reference" href="/docs/flags/create-flags">
    Learn about flag lifecycle and archiving
  </Card>

  <Card title="Manage Clients" href="/docs/how-to-guides/manage-clients">
    Configure clients that resolve flags
  </Card>

  <Card title="Archive Flag API" href="/docs/api/how-to-guides/flags/archive-flag">
    API reference for archiving
  </Card>
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