> ## Documentation Index
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# Archiving and Deleting Tests

> Learn how to archive tests to declutter your dashboard or permanently delete tests you no longer need.

Over time, your dashboard accumulates demo tests, completed exams, and outdated assessments. Archiving moves tests out of your main view without deleting them, and deletion permanently removes tests you no longer need.

## Archiving Tests

Archiving a test hides it from your main dashboard while keeping it fully accessible in a dedicated section. This is useful for clearing out completed or demo tests without losing any data.

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<Steps>
  <Step title="Open Test Settings">
    Go to your [**Dashboard**](https://www.autoproctor.co/test-admin/home/) and open the test's **Settings**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Archive the Test">
    Click **Archive Test** to move the test out of your main dashboard view.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Access Archived Tests">
    Open the **Archived Tests** section in the left sidebar to view all your archived tests.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Restoring Archived Tests

You can return an archived test to your main dashboard at any time.

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</Frame>

<Steps>
  <Step title="Go to Archived Tests">
    Click **Archived Tests** in the left sidebar.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Restore the Test">
    Find the test you want to restore and click **Restore**. The test reappears on your main dashboard.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Deleting Tests

You can permanently delete a test from the **Archived Tests** section. You must archive a test before you can delete it.

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</Frame>

<Steps>
  <Step title="Archive the Test">
    If the test is still on your main dashboard, archive it first using the steps above.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Go to Archived Tests">
    Open the **Archived Tests** section in the left sidebar.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Delete the Test">
    Click **Delete** next to the test you want to remove permanently.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Warning>
  Deleting a test removes it from your account permanently. However, **candidate answers and proctoring records are preserved** -- that data persists even after the test is deleted. For example, if you load the Google Forms add-on after you delete the test, the test will re-appear on your dashboard, with the old results intact.
</Warning>

## Important Notes

| Scenario                                                  | What Happens                                                                      |
| --------------------------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| You delete a Google Forms test, then reinstall the add-on | The test reappears with all original results preserved                            |
| A test has multiple collaborators and you delete it       | Deletion only affects your account -- other collaborators retain full access      |
| You want to recover a deleted test                        | Deleted tests cannot be recovered; archive instead if you may need the test later |

## Related Resources

* [Where Can I See My Quiz Results?](/where-to-find-quiz-results) -- Access quiz and proctoring results
* [Sharing Test Results](/share-exam-results) -- Share results with stakeholders
* [Adding Collaborators](/add-collaborators) -- Share test management with team members
* [Timer Settings](/timer-settings) -- Configure test duration and time windows