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# Archive

# Archive test definitions {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Brazil  
Updated October 13, 2026  
![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read  
Archive retired test definitions in the Service Test Management application to take them out of the working list.

## Before you begin

The test definitions must be in the Retired state. See [Retire test definitions](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/hBNUaQ487rK3Cj9dl3ODmw "Retire published test definitions that you no longer use, so that new test runs can't reference them.").

Role required: sn_st_mgmt.test_def_manager

## About this task

You can archive several test definitions at once from the list.

## Procedure

1. Navigate to AllService Test ManagementTest DefinitionsAll.
2. Select the check box for each retired test definition that you want to archive.
3. In the list actions, select Archive, and then confirm.

## Result

The state of each test definition changes from Retired to Archived.

A test definition that a published test definition uses as a related test definition isn't archived. The system shows a message that names the definitions it skipped.
**Related concepts**   

* [Test definitions in Service Test Management](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/t4STlHAHnKqPu1DgzNFPWQ "A test definition specifies the parameters, metrics, and threshold rules for a service test. Use test definitions to identify the root cause of service problems across service types, product models, and inventory.")

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