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# Alert archiving

You can configure automatic archiving of suppressed or resolved alerts to minimize noise and keep your alert inbox organized.  After a defined interval, alerts are automatically archived.

{% hint style="success" %}
To archive single or multiple alerts, see [Archive alerts](/docontrol-user-guide/risk-management/alerts/manage-alerts/archive-alerts.md).
{% endhint %}

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**To auto-archive alerts:**

1. In the **Alerts** page, click **Configure alerts.**<br>

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2. Turn the **Enable auto-archiving** option **on**.
3. Configure the interval after which alerts will be auto-archived:
   * **Suppressed alerts** - Enter the number of minutes or days or months after which suppressed alerts are automatically archived. Suppressed alerts are manually indicated as not relevant or risky.
   * **Resolved alerts** - Enter the number of minutes or days or months after which resolved alerts are automatically archived. Resolved alerts are indicated as fully investigated.

{% hint style="warning" %}

* By default, DoControl archives suppressed and resolved alerts after 30 days.
* Once an alert is archived, you can change its status to **suppressed** or **resolved** only (not new or in-progress or auto-resolved).
  {% endhint %}


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