You can archive a repository to make it read-only for all users and indicate that it's no longer actively maintained. You can also unarchive repositories that have been archived.
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{% data reusables.repositories.archiving-repositories-recommendation %}
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3. Under "Danger Zone", click Archive this repository or Unarchive this repository.
4. Read the warnings.
5. Type the name of the repository you want to archive or unarchive.
6. Click I understand the consequences, archive this repository.
4. Read the warnings.
5. Type the name of the repository you want to archive or unarchive.
6. Click I understand the consequences, archive this repository.