How to Archive and Enable Projects

Archiving projects helps you organise your workspace while preserving all historical construction data. When a project is complete, archive it to keep your project list clean and focused. You can re-enable archived projects anytime you need to add information or make updates.

Before you start:

• You must be a Workspace Administrator to archive and enable projects
• Archived projects are read-only — all data is preserved but cannot be edited
• All project data is preserved when archived — contracts, variations, payments, documents, and reports remain accessible

Navigate to Project Management

Step 1: Access Admin Settings

• Click your Name in the top right corner
• Select Admin from the dropdown menu

Step 2: Open Projects Management

• Click Projects in the left sidebar navigation
• View your complete project list showing both active and archived projects

Archive a Project

Step 3: Locate the Project

• Scroll through your project list to find the project you want to archive or use Filter to search for your project
• Identify completed projects that no longer need active editing

Step 4: Archive the Project

• Click the Action button next to the project
• Select Archive from the dropdown menu
• Click Archive in the confirmation dialogue to confirm

The project displays an Archived status. All data is preserved in read-only mode.

Enable an Archived Project

Step 5: Locate the Archived Project

• Find the project with the Archived chip in your project list
• Use filters if available to sort by archived projects

Step 6: Enable the Project 

• Click the Action button next to your archived project
• Select Enable from the dropdown menu
• Click Enable in the confirmation dialogue to confirm

The status will change to Enabled and the project returns to full read-write functionality.

Project Deletion

Project deletion is not available through the Mastt interface by design — this prevents accidental data loss. If you need to permanently remove a project from your workspace, contact Mastt Support.

Key differences:

• Archive: Data preserved, read-only access, reversible
• Delete: Permanent removal, requires Mastt Support assistance, irreversible

Troubleshooting & FAQs

Q: What if I can't see the Archive or Enable options?

Only Workspace Admins can archive and enable projects. Request admin access from your current Workspace Administrator if you need these permissions.

Q: What happens to project data when I archive a project?

All data is completely preserved - contracts, variations, payments, documents, reports, and historical information remain accessible. Your team can view and download information but cannot make edits while the project is archived.

Q: How do I know which projects to archive?

Archive completed projects that no longer require active editing. Review your project list quarterly and look for projects inactive for several months as good candidates for archiving.