# Archive, delete and restore codes (Help)

URL: https://qrdx.dev/docs/help/dynamic-codes/archive-and-delete
Source: https://github.com/bucharitesh/qrdx/blob/main/apps/docs/content/docs/help/dynamic-codes/archive-and-delete.mdx

What happens to a printed code when you archive it, move it to the trash or delete it forever.

Archiving, trashing or deleting a code **stops it from working**. To retire a printed code gently, [pause it](https://qrdx.dev/docs/help/dynamic-codes/pause-schedule-limit) and add a fallback URL instead.

## Archive [#archive]

Choose **Archive** from the code's menu in **Codes**.

- Scanners see "This QR code is no longer active".
- Archived codes don't count toward your plan's code limit.
- Choose **Unarchive** to turn the code back on. On Free, you need a free code slot.

## Move to the trash [#move-to-the-trash]

Choose **Move to trash** from the code's menu.

- Scanners see "This QR code is no longer active".
- Open **Trash** in the Codes sidebar and choose **Restore** to bring it back.
- QRdx never empties the trash on its own.

## Delete forever [#delete-forever]

In **Trash**, choose **Delete forever**.

- Scanners see "QR code not found".
- The code's scan history is deleted.
- This can't be undone.