How to Archive a Team in Microsoft Teams

Issue/Question

How do I archive a Team in Microsoft Teams?

Environment

• Microsoft Teams
• Office 365

Additional Details

When a Microsoft Teams group is no longer needed, the owner has the option to either archive or delete it.

• When you archive a team, it, along with its files (if the option is selected), becomes read-only. Members can still access and view all team activities in channels, files, and chats. Additionally, you can add or remove members and update roles. Archived teams can be reactivated by owners at any time.

• If you delete a team, it will disappear from your Teams client. All associated chats, channels, and files will also be removed. For instructions on how to delete a team, please refer to this knowledge base article: How to Delete a Team.

Resolution

• Open Microsoft Teams.
• Click on the Teams icon located on the left sidebar.

• Near the upper right corner of the Microsoft Teams application, click the ellipsis (three dots) located next to the Join or create team button.

• From the drop-down list, select Your teams and channels option.

• Click the ellipsis (three dots) next to the Team you wish to archive, then press the Archive team option.

• You will receive a confirmation prompt asking if you want to archive the team. Choose Archive to proceed.

 Note: The team will now appear under the "Archived" header on this screen.

• The team will be relocated to the hidden teams section. While you'll still have access to all the chats, you won't be able to post any new messages.

View an Archive Team

• Click on the Teams icon located on the left sidebar.

• Near the upper right corner of the Microsoft Teams application, click the ellipsis (three dots) located next to the Join or create team button.

• From the drop-down list, select Your teams and channels option.

• Continue scrolling down until you locate the Archived section. Expand the list by clicking on the header.
• Select the archived team you wish to view.