# contacts_batch_archive

> Archive multiple contacts at once.

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Archive multiple contacts at once. Contacts must be active (not already archived). Returns success and failure counts with IDs. Use [`contacts_list`](/tools/contacts/contacts_list) first to verify the correct contact IDs.

## Parameters

| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| `ids` | array of strings | Yes | Contact UUIDs to archive. Max 100. · Max items: 100 · Min items: 1 |

## Example prompts

- "Archive all the vendor contacts from that lender event I never followed up with."
- "Archive these 15 outdated contacts, but run the list by me before you do."

## Safety

**Bulk changes.** Changes many records in one call. Review the scope carefully before confirming — bulk changes are treated as destructive because of their blast radius.