How do I archive a feed?
When you're managing multiple feeds or have seasonal content that's no longer active, archiving gives you a clean way to organize without losing your work. Archived feeds stay safely stored in your account while freeing up space in your active feed limit.
What You'll Accomplish
By the end of this guide, you'll have:
✅ Successfully archived your selected feed
✅ Understood how archiving affects listener access
✅ Learned how to find and manage your archived feeds
This process takes less than 30 seconds and is completely reversible.
When to Archive a Feed
You might want to archive a feed when:
Seasonal content has ended (like a holiday promotion or time-limited course)
You've reached your feed limit and need to make room for new active feeds
Content is outdated but you want to keep it for future reference
Testing is complete and you no longer need a draft feed active
Step 1: Navigate to Your Feeds
Go to your My Feeds page from your dashboard. You'll see all your active feeds listed with their current status switches.
Step 2: Archive Your Feed
Find the feed you want to archive and locate the status toggle switch.
Click the switch to change it from "Active" to "Archived."
The feed will immediately move below all your active feeds in the list, making it easy to distinguish between active and archived content.
What Happens Next
Once archived, here's what changes:
All feed links become unavailable to listeners
The feed no longer counts toward your account's feed limit
Your content remains saved and fully editable
The feed appears in the archived section of your My Feeds page
Your listeners won't be able to access the content through their podcast apps, but nothing is deleted from your account.
Troubleshooting Common Issues
The archive switch isn't working
Make sure you have the necessary permissions for the feed. If you're a team member, you might need admin access to archive feeds.
I can't find my archived feed
Archived feeds appear below your active feeds on the My Feeds page. Scroll down to see the "Archived Feeds" section, or use the filter options to show only archived content.
My listeners are asking why they can't access the content
When you archive a feed, all access is immediately removed. Let your listeners know in advance if you're planning to archive content they're currently using.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I reactivate an archived feed later?
A: Absolutely! Archiving is completely reversible. You can reactivate any archived feed by switching its status back to active, as long as you haven't exceeded your account's feed limit.
Q: Will archiving delete my episodes or content?
A: No, archiving never deletes content. All your episodes, settings, and listener data remain intact. Only the public availability changes.
Q: Do archived feeds affect my billing?
A: Archived feeds don't count toward your active feed limit, so they won't prevent you from creating new feeds or affect your plan requirements.
Q: Can I edit content in an archived feed?
A: Yes, you can edit episodes, descriptions, and settings in archived feeds just like active ones. The content just won't be available to listeners until you reactivate the feed.
Q: How do I archive multiple feeds at once?
A: Currently, feeds need to be archived individually. However, the process is quick - just flip the status switch for each feed you want to archive.
Need help with something else? Our support team is here to help you make the most of your Hello Audio experience. Just reach out if you have questions about managing your feeds.