Auto-Archive Completed Tasks | 0-60 Day Cleanup
Auto-archive removes completed tasks from Done column after 0-60 days. GitScrum archives to storage (not deletion), keeping boards clean while preserving searchable history.
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How to use auto-archive for completed tasks?
Auto-archive automatically removes tasks from the Done column after a specified number of days (0-60). Configure it in column settings by selecting your retention period. Archived tasks aren't deleted—they're moved to the archive where you can search and restore them. This keeps your board clean without losing historical data.
Step-by-step auto-archive setup:
Recommended auto-archive settings by team type
| Team Type | Retention Period | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Sprint teams | 14-21 days | Keep sprint visible |
| Kanban/continuous | 7 days | Rapid cleanup |
| Client projects | 30 days | Client visibility |
| Compliance teams | 60 days | Audit requirements |
| Support teams | 3-7 days | High volume cleanup |
Auto-archive benefits
| Without Auto-Archive | With Auto-Archive |
|---|---|
| Done column grows forever | Clean, manageable board |
| Manual cleanup required | Automatic maintenance |
| Board performance degrades | Fast, responsive board |
| Hard to find recent work | Recent work visible |
| Overwhelming visual noise | Clear focus on active work |
What happens to archived tasks
- Searchable - Find by title, assignee, labels
- Restorable - Bring back to any column
- Complete history - All comments, attachments preserved
- Reportable - Include in reports and analytics
- Not deleted - Permanent storage in archive
Auto-archive configuration options
| Setting | Range | Default |
|---|---|---|
| Archive after | 0-60 days | Disabled |
| 0 days | Immediate archive on column entry | - |
| 7 days | Weekly cleanup | Support teams |
| 14 days | Bi-weekly | Sprint teams |
| 30 days | Monthly | Client projects |
| 60 days | Quarterly | Compliance |