Archive project/space

Question

I searched a lot and couldn't find an article that says this officially.
If I archive a project/space (JSM/Jira), how long can I go back and restore it?
The information is different everywhere, doesn't always show this function and differs between project types.
Thanks

Kai Krause_xx7uj7 · Accepted Answer

Hi and welcome,

The confusion you experienced is understandable because Jira has two different removal methods with different restore timeframes:

* Trash → 60-day limit before permanent deletion
* Archive → No time limit (indefinite storage)

The archive feature is only available on Premium/Enterprise plans, which is why the information varies depending on which documentation you're reading and which project type you're using.

Sources:

* Trash and restore a project - Atlassian Support
* Archive and restore a project - Atlassian Support

BR
Kai

John Funk · Accepted Answer

Hi Omri - Welcome to the Atlassian Community!

There is no time limit for when you can restore an Archived project.