From 267dba0ae56c6236b49907ad77fd572578c7b30e Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: James Ramsay Date: Thu, 5 Apr 2018 14:34:27 -0400 Subject: [PATCH] Update documentation --- doc/user/project/settings/index.md | 15 ++++++++++----- 1 file changed, 10 insertions(+), 5 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/user/project/settings/index.md b/doc/user/project/settings/index.md index 888dd0e143a..a387c1e443e 100644 --- a/doc/user/project/settings/index.md +++ b/doc/user/project/settings/index.md @@ -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 +Archiving a project makes it read-only for all users and indicates that it is +no longer actively maintained. Projects that have been archived can also be +unarchived.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:**