---
title: "How To Archive An Auto Trader"
description: "How To Remove A Bot But Keep The Trade History And Performance Stats"
url: https://help.optionsautotrader.com/en/articles/208-how-to-archive-an-auto-trader
collection: "Options Auto Trader 101"
updated: 2026-10-07
language: en
---

# How To Archive An Auto Trader

How To Remove A Bot But Keep The Trade History And Performance Stats

If you’ve finished using a bot but don’t want to delete it, you can **archive your auto trader**. This keeps all your **trade history, performance metrics, and P&L data**, while removing the bot from your active dashboard.

## Step 1: Open Auto Trader Settings

1.  Log into your **Options Auto Trader** account.
    
2.  Go to the **Dashboard** page.
    
3.  Click the bot you want to archive.
    
4.  Click the **gear icon** to open the **Auto Trader Settings** popup.
    

## Step 2: Locate the Auto Trader Status Field

Inside the settings popup, find the dropdown labeled:

**Auto Trader Status**

You will see three options:

-   **Auto Trader On**
    
-   **Auto Trader Off**
    
-   **Archive Auto Trader**
    

## Step 3: Select "Archive Auto Trader"

1.  Click the **Auto Trader Status** dropdown.
    
2.  Select **Archive Auto Trader**.
    
3.  Click **Save**.
    

Your bot will now be archived.

## Step 4: Restore an Archived Bot

You can easily bring an archived bot back at any time:

1.  Go to your **Auto Trader Settings**.
    
2.  Find the archived bot (or unhide it if needed).
    
3.  Change the **Auto Trader Status** back to:
    
    -   **Auto Trader On** (to resume trading), or
        
    -   **Auto Trader Off** (to keep it inactive but visible).
        
4.  Click **Save**.
    

Your bot will be restored with all its data intact.

## What Each Auto Trader Status Means

### Auto Trader On

-   The bot will **open new trades**.
    
-   The bot will **manage existing trades**.
    

### Auto Trader Off

-   The bot will **NOT open new trades**.
    
-   The bot will still **manage existing trades**.
    

### Archive Auto Trader

-   The bot is **fully disabled**.
    
-   The bot is **hidden from your dashboard**.
    
-   No trades will be opened or managed.
    

## When Should You Archive a Bot?

Archiving is best when:

-   You are **done using the bot**
    
-   The bot has **no open trades**
    
-   You want to **clean up your dashboard**
    
-   You want to **keep your performance data**
    

Unlike deleting, archiving lets you **keep everything saved**.

## What Happens When You Archive a Bot?

When you archive an auto trader:

-   ✅ **Trade history is saved**
    
-   ✅ **Performance metrics are preserved**
    
-   ✅ **P&L data remains included in your stats**
    
-   ✅ The bot is **hidden from view**
    
-   ❌ The bot will **not trade or manage positions**