# referrals_archive

> Archive a referral to hide it from active views without deleting it.

<!-- Source: https://docs.actuallycare.com/tools/referrals/referrals_archive -->

Archive a referral to hide it from active views without deleting it. Archived referrals can be restored later with [`referrals_restore`](/tools/referrals/referrals_restore). Use this for old or inactive referrals you want to declutter from your dashboard. Returns the archived record.

## Parameters

| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| `referral_id` | string | Yes | UUID of the referral to archive. Use [`referrals_list`](/tools/referrals/referrals_list) to find. · Format: UUID |

## Example prompts

- "Archive the expired referral for Mark Tibbets to clean up my dashboard."
- "Hide that old declined referral from my active list without deleting it."

## Safety

**Updates data.** Changes an existing record. The change is visible immediately in the app and can be edited back.