---
title: "Archive apps"
method: POST
path: "/apps:archive"
tags: ["apps"]
deprecated: true
---

# Archive apps

`POST /apps:archive`

## Request

- Base URL: `https://{tenant_name}.benchling.com/api/v2`
- URL: `https://{tenant_name}.benchling.com/api/v2/apps:archive`
- Auth: HTTP bearer

> **Deprecated.**

Archive apps

## Request body

- BenchlingAppsArchive
  - `appIds` string[], required: Array of app IDs
  - `reason` 'Made in error' | 'Retired' | 'Other', required: Reason that apps are being archived. Actual reason enum varies by tenant.

## Response `200`

OK

- BenchlingAppsArchivalChange: IDs of all items that were archived or unarchived, grouped by resource type. This includes the IDs of apps that were archived / unarchived.
  - `appIds` string[]

## Other responses

- `400`: Bad Request

---

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