Do you want to learn how to archive Pinterest boards?
One of the most time-consuming things you have to do on Pinterest is managing boards.
If you’re done with a board for the time being but believe you might want to look at it again later, you should archive it.
In this article, you’ll learn how to archive Pinterest boards in four easy steps.
What Does It Mean To Archive A Board On Pinterest?
If you have a Pinterest board and believe that you will not need it, for the time being, you should archive that board.
Archived boards are located in a separate section below your Pinterest boards. It’s worth noting that an archived board will not appear on your Pinterest profile (for your viewers). You will also be unable to save pins to an archived board.
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You can always unarchive a Pinterest board and re-use it anytime you need it.
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How To Archive Pinterest Boards (Web)
To archive Pinterest boards, first, open the board you want to archive. Now, click the three dots next to the Pinterest board name, and then choose “Archive” from the drop-down box. Finally, in the pop-up, click the “Archive” button.
Here’s how to archive Pinterest boards on Pinterest web:
Step-1: Open the Pinterest board
Step-2: Click on the three dots
Step-4: Click on the “Archive” button
1. Open the Pinterest board
The first step is to open the Pinterest board you want to archive. You can find all your Pinterest boards in the “Saved” tab.
To view all your Pinterest boards, click on the profile icon located on the top right, now scroll down and select the “Saved” tab. Here you’ll see all your boards.
Note: At the top of the list, you’ll notice the “All Pins” board; this is an automatically generated board that cannot be archived.
Next, open the board you want to archive. To open a board, simply click on it.
2. Click on the three dots
Following your selection of the board, you will be taken to the board page. All of the pins on the board can be found under the board name.
You’ll notice a grey circle with three dots on the page right next to the board name.
Click on this grey circle (with three dots) to see the board options.
3. Select “Archive”
After you click on the three dots, you’ll see a drop-down menu with five options: Edit board, Share, Merge, Archive, and Create Pincode.
From the list of options, select “Archive” to archive the Pinterest board.
4. Click on the “Archive” button
Pinterest will then provide a pop-up with the title “Archive this board?” in the final step.
You’ll see this statement below the title: “If you archive Pinterest Board, you won’t be able to save Pins to it. We’ll hide it from your profile and stop using it for recommendations. (Don’t worry: You can unarchive your board to undo this!)”
Pinterest basically wants you to confirm your activity because archiving a board means that your viewers will no longer be able to see it.
So, if you’re certain, click the red “Archive” button.
This archive board will now be located in a new section directly below your Pinterest boards.
To distinguish the archived boards from the general boards, this area will have a light grey background.
You’ll also notice the text “Archived” below the archived board. This means you’ve archived the Pinterest board successfully.
How To Archive Pinterest Boards (Mobile App)
To archive Pinterest boards, open the Pinterest board on the Pinterest mobile app and tap on the three dots located in the top right corner. Now, select “Archive” from the list of options, and finally, tap the red “Archive” button.
Here’s how to archive boards on Pinterest app:
Step-4: Tap the “Archive” button
1. Open the board
The first thing you have to do is open the Pinterest board you want to archive. To open a board on the Pinterest mobile app, launch the Pinterest mobile app and tap the profile icon from the bottom menu.
Now, scroll down and select the “Saved” tab. After selecting the “Saved” tab, you’ll see all your Pinterest boards.
Pick a board from the list by simply tapping on it.
2. Tap on the three dots
When you open the board, three dots will appear in the upper right corner.
To see the board options, tap on these three dots.
3. Select “Archive”
When you tap the three dots, a menu with four options appears: Edit board, Merge, Share, and Archive.
Choose “Archive” from the drop-down menu and proceed to the next step.
4. Tap the “Archive” button
The final step is to confirm your activity by tapping the “Archive” button. When you tap the “Archive” option, you’ll notice that the board has been moved to a new section, right below the regular Pinterest boards.
The text “Archived” should appear below the board, indicating that it has been successfully archived.
How To Unarchive Pinterest Boards?
To unarchive Pinterest boards, open an archived Pinterest board. Now click on the three dots next to the board title and select “Unarchive” from the menu. Finally, click the “Unarchive” button.
How To Find Archived Pinterest Boards?
To find archived Pinterest boards, log in to your Pinterest account and click on your profile icon. Now, scroll down and select the “Saved” tab. The archived Pinterest boards will be placed in a section below the general boars.
Can You Archive Pinterest Pins?
There is no direct way to archive Pinterest pins; instead, you must first put the pins on a board and then archive that board. To archive a Pinterest board, open it > click the three dots > select Archive > click “Archive”.
Can I Hide My Pinterest Boards?
Yes, you can hide your Pinterest boards by simply archiving them. You will, however, be unable to add new pins to your archived board. Another option is to change the board to a secret board so that you can add new pins and collaborators.
What Happens When You Archive A Board On Pinterest?
When you archive a Pinterest board, it no longer appears on your Pinterest profile (for your viewers). You will also be unable to save pins to a board that has been archived.
Conclusion
One of the most time-consuming things you have to do on Pinterest is managing boards. You have to clear out any boards that are no longer relevant to you but you may need them in the future. It is frustrating to have such a long list of boards everyone else is pinning to. An easy solution to this problem is simply to archive the Pinterest board.
In this simple instruction, we’ve explained how to archive a Pinterest board. We’ve also included screenshots to help you understand the process.
