Archived vs closed project status
Archived and closed project status
How do I choose between Archived and Closed for a project?
Project status in Project settings lets you set a project to Open, Closed, Archived, or Template, which is used to control who can still open a project when work is paused or finished.
When to use archived and closed project status
When should I close a project instead of archiving it?
Use Closed when the project is done for now, you may reopen it, and the same people should still be on it. Use Archived only when you do not expect to open the project again and you want everyone except the owner and project administrators removed. If you are unsure, use Closed.
Project status details and extras
Status | What it does | Who can open the project | People on the project |
|---|---|---|---|
Open | A normal open and active project | Everyone who is on the project | Unchanged |
Closed | Locks the project | Owner and project administrators | Everyone stays |
Archived | Locks the project and removes most people | Owner and project administrators | Everyone except the owner and administrators is removed |
Template | Turns the project into a template you can reuse for new projects | Project roles above viewer | Unchanged |
Updated on: 10/29/2026
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