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authorJames Ramsay <james@jramsay.com.au>2018-04-05 14:34:27 -0400
committerBob Van Landuyt <bob@vanlanduyt.co>2018-04-11 09:29:27 +0200
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@@ -57,15 +57,20 @@ Here you can run housekeeping, archive, rename, transfer, or remove a project.
NOTE: **Note:**
Only project Owners and Admin users have the [permissions] to archive a project.
-An archived project will be hidden by default in the project listings.
+Archiving a project makes it read-only for all users and indicates that it is
+no longer actively maintained. Projects that have been archived can also be
+unarchived.
+
+When a project is archived, the repository, issues, merge requests and all
+other features are read-only. Archived projects are also hidden
+in project listings.
+
+To archive a project:
1. Navigate to your project's **Settings > General > Advanced settings**.
-1. Under "Archive project", hit the **Archive project** button.
+1. In the Archive project section, click the **Archive project** button.
1. Confirm the action when asked to.
-An archived project can be fully restored and will therefore retain its
-repository and all associated resources whilst in an archived state.
-
#### Renaming a repository
NOTE: **Note:**