What archiving an order does

Archiving an order on Amazon removes it from your main order history without deleting it. The order stays in your account — you can search for it later or unarchive it anytime — but it stops cluttering your active orders list. This is useful if you have dozens of orders and want to focus on recent purchases, or if you want to hide older orders from your quick-view list.

Amazon does not have a built-in "archive" button the way some other services do. Instead, you hide orders one at a time using the "Archive order" option in your order details. There is no way to archive multiple orders at once, and there is no bulk archive feature.

Key Takeaways

  • You archive orders one at a time by opening the order details and selecting "Archive order" from the menu.
  • Archived orders disappear from your main order history but remain searchable and can be unarchived anytime.
  • The archive feature works on both the Amazon website and the mobile app, though the steps are slightly different.
  • You cannot undo an archive action immediately — you have to search for the order or use filters to find it again.

How to archive an order on the Amazon website

Start by going to your Amazon account and opening the "Returns, Orders & Accounts" menu. Click on "Your Orders" to see your full order history. Find the order you want to archive and click on it to open the order details page.

Once the order details are open, look for the three-dot menu button (sometimes called the "More" button) near the top right of the order information. Click it and select "Archive order" from the dropdown menu. Amazon will ask you to confirm — click "Archive" again to finalize. The order will immediately disappear from your main order history.

How to archive an order on the Amazon mobile app

Open the Amazon app and tap the menu icon (three horizontal lines) at the bottom right of the screen. Tap "Your Orders" to see your order history. Swipe left on the order you want to archive, or tap and hold on it until a menu appears.

Tap "Archive" from the menu that appears. The app will ask you to confirm the action. Tap "Archive" again, and the order will be removed from your active list. On some versions of the app, you may need to tap a three-dot menu button on the order itself instead of swiping.

How to find an archived order later

Archived orders do not disappear permanently — they stay in your account and are searchable. To find an archived order, go to "Your Orders" and use the search bar at the top. Type in the product name, order number, or the name of the seller, and Amazon will show you the archived order in the results.

You can also filter your order history by date or by order status. Archived orders will appear in these filtered results. Once you find the archived order, you can open it and click the three-dot menu again to select "Unarchive order" if you want to move it back to your main history.

Why you might want to archive orders

If you order from Amazon frequently, your order history can become very long and hard to scan. Archiving older orders — like items you bought months ago that you no longer need to reference — keeps your active list shorter and makes it easier to find recent purchases.

Some people archive orders after they have received and reviewed an item, or after the return window has closed. Others archive orders from specific sellers or categories to reduce visual clutter. There is no rule about which orders to archive; it is entirely up to your preference.

What archiving does not do

Archiving an order does not delete it, cancel it, or affect your ability to return it. If you are still within the return window, you can unarchive the order and start a return process just as you would with an active order. Archiving also does not remove the order from your account for tax or record-keeping purposes — Amazon still has the full record.

Archiving is purely a display feature. It changes what you see in your order history, but it does not change anything about the order itself, your account, or your ability to reference the purchase later.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I unarchive an order?

Yes. Search for the order using the search bar in "Your Orders", open it, click the three-dot menu, and select "Unarchive order". The order will move back to your main order history immediately.

Will archiving an order affect my return window?

No. Archiving does not change when you can return an item. If you are still within the return period when you archive an order, you can unarchive it and start a return anytime before the window closes.

Can I archive multiple orders at once?

No. Amazon requires you to archive orders one at a time. There is no bulk archive feature or way to select multiple orders and archive them together.

What happens to archived orders if I close my Amazon account?

If you close your Amazon account, all orders — archived and active — are deleted along with it. Archiving does not protect an order from account closure.

Can I see archived orders in my account settings?

No. There is no separate "archived orders" folder or view. Archived orders only appear when you search for them by name, order number, or seller, or when you filter by date or status.