Don’t worry — your data is completely safe.
SendX archives entities instead of deleting them when there is historical sending data tied to them. This ensures your campaign reports, analytics, and contact activity history remain intact.
Archiving simply hides the entity from your active workspace. You can view it anytime in the Archived tab and restore it with one click whenever needed.
Quick overview
| Delete | Archive |
Reversible? | No — permanent | Yes — restore anytime |
Reports & data | Lost forever | Fully preserved |
Visible in listings? | Removed permanently | Moved to Archived tab |
Contacts affected? | Depends on your choice | Not affected (unless selected) |
Bottom line:
Archive = safe cleanup. Your workspace stays tidy while all data remains intact.
Why can't I delete it?
SendX protects your historical campaign data.
If an entity has ever been involved in sending emails — such as:
Campaign recipients
Drip sequences
A/B tests
Automation triggers
Deleting it would break reporting history.
In these cases, SendX automatically archives the entity instead of deleting it.
Newsletters
Why was my newsletter archived?
The newsletter has already been sent. Sent campaigns contain reporting data like:
Open rates
Click rates
Bounce data
Contact engagement history
Deleting it would permanently remove this information.
What happens after archiving?
The campaign moves to Campaign → Newsletter → Archived
All campaign reports remain accessible
Campaign details can still be viewed
Editing is disabled while archived
How to restore it
Go to Campaign → Newsletter
Click the Archived tab
Open the three-dot menu
Click Unarchive
Drip Campaigns
Why was my drip campaign archived?
Your drip campaign has already sent emails to at least one contact. Deleting it would remove the history of which contacts received each step.
What happens after archiving?
The drip becomes deactivated
All scheduled emails are canceled
Contacts in the funnel stop receiving emails
Historical data remains accessible
The drip moves to Campaign → Drip → Archived
If the drip is used in an automation
You may see a "Cannot archive" message listing automations that reference the drip. Remove the drip from those automations first.
How to restore it
Go to Campaign → Drip
Open the Archived tab
Click Unarchive
Restoring does not automatically reactivate the drip — you must enable it manually.
A/B Tests
Why was my A/B test archived?
The A/B test has already completed or sent the winning variant. The test results are tied to this entity.
What happens after archiving?
Moves to Campaign → A/B Test → Archived
All variant performance data remains available
Editing is disabled while archived
How to restore it
Open the Archived tab and click Unarchive.
Lists
Why was my list archived?
The list was used in sent campaigns. Deleting it would break campaign reporting.
What happens after archiving?
Hidden from active list selectors
Contacts remain in your account
Campaign reports remain intact
You can optionally delete associated contacts during archiving
If the list is used elsewhere
You may see a "Cannot archive" message if the list is used by:
Automations
Forms
Popups
Landing pages
Workflows
Remove the list from those entities before archiving.
How to restore it
Go to Audience → List → Archived and click Unarchive.
Tags
Why was my tag archived?
The tag has been used in sent campaigns, and deleting it would break campaign reporting.
What happens after archiving?
Hidden from tag selectors
Contacts keep the tag
Campaign reports remain intact
Optional contact deletion during archiving
If the tag is used by an automation
Remove the tag from the automation before archiving.
How to restore it
Go to Audience → Tag → Archived and click Unarchive.
Segments
Why was my segment archived?
The segment was used to target recipients in sent campaigns. Removing it would break historical targeting data.
What happens after archiving?
Hidden from segment selectors
Contacts remain unaffected
Campaign reports remain intact
Optional contact deletion during archiving
If the segment is used by automation
Remove the segment reference first.
How to restore it
Go to Audience → Segment → Archived and click Unarchive.
Automations
Why was my automation archived?
Automations are archived manually by team members.
What happens after archiving?
Automation becomes deactivated
No new triggers will run
Historical execution data remains available
Moves to Automate → Automations → Archived
How to restore it
Click Unarchive from the Archived tab.
The automation will return in a paused state.
Workflows
Why was my workflow archived?
Workflows are also archived manually.
What happens after archiving?
Workflow is deactivated
New contacts cannot enter
Historical data remains accessible
Moves to Automate → Workflows → Archived
How to restore it
Go to Automate → Workflows → Archived and click Unarchive.
Auto-Trigger Campaigns
Why was my auto-trigger campaign archived?
The campaign has sent emails through automation, even if it appears as a draft.
Deleting it would remove the delivery history.
What happens after archiving?
Hidden from active listings
Sending history remains intact
Editing is disabled
Automations referencing it stop sending emails
If automation still references it
Remove the campaign from the automation first.
How to restore it
Go to Campaign → Auto-Trigger → Archived and click Unarchive.
Understanding the "Cannot archive" message
This message means the entity is still being used elsewhere.
Common blockers include:
Blocker | Action required |
Automation | Remove the entity from triggers or actions |
Workflow | Remove the entity condition |
Form / Popup / Landing Page | Change the target list |
Scheduled Campaign | Update or send the campaign |
Active Drip | Pause or modify the drip |
Once these references are removed, you can archive the entity.
Frequently asked questions
Will archiving affect my contacts or billing?
No. Contacts remain in your account and billing is unchanged unless you choose to delete associated contacts.
Can I edit an archived entity?
No. You must unarchive it first.
Can I bulk archive items?
No. Archiving is done one item at a time.
You can bulk unarchive items from the Archived tab.
Where did the Archived tab go?
The tab appears only when archived items exist.
If all items are restored, the tab disappears automatically.
I accidentally archived something. How do I undo it?
Go to the Archived tab, find the entity, and click Unarchive.
