Hi Creators,
We heard your feedback around archiving items and are happy to share a new, easier way to archive your previously-uploaded avatar items.
Starting today, you can directly archive non-limited avatar items and bundles by selecting Archive in Marketplace from the three-dot menu in the Creator Dashboard. This includes:
- 2D Classic Clothing
- 3D Layered Clothing
- 3D Accessories
- Bundles, such as Bodies and Heads
Limited items cannot be archived at this time.
This will be a permanent archival of your avatar items that cannot be reversed. You will not receive any account moderation consequences as a result of any avatar items being archived on Marketplace through this process.
Please Note: You are still responsible for ensuring your creations do not violate Roblox’s Terms of Service or Community Standards. Content you upload to Roblox should not infringe on the IP rights of others.
Please let us know if you have any questions.
Thank you.
FAQs [Updated November 1, 2024]
Does this work for archiving non-avatar Asset IDs?
- This process is specifically for archiving non-limited avatar items only, including both layered and classic clothing. You can archive assets from the Development Items section of the Creator Dashboard, which removes it from the website and makes it no longer usable or visible in Roblox experiences, including your own. Instructions can be found here.
If I previously emailed a copyright agent, do I need to fill this out again?
- If your archival request via email has not been processed yet, we recommend that you archive your assets manually using the process outlined above.
Can you archive bundles?
- Yes this process will also support archiving of avatar item bundles.
Can we archive other asset types such as animations?
- This process specifically supports archiving non-limited avatar items and does not support archiving animations.
Which avatar items can be archived?
- Avatar items, including bundles, must have been published at least 180 days prior in order to be archived. Items that were published in the last 180 days cannot be archived using this process.
Will users be refunded for items they purchased that were then archived?
- No. Users will still have access to items they have previously purchased after those items have been archived.
If items are not removed completely, can archived items still be subject to an IP takedown report?
- An archived item may still be the subject of an IP takedown report, but your decision to archive the item will be considered when applying any account penalties related to the IP report.
Can you document what it means to archive an item? Will the development assets be deleted? Will someone be able to insert them via Roblox Studio? Will the Web API show the name, description, and uploader of these items?
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When we archive an avatar item, we are making the following changes:
- Your item will no longer be discoverable in Marketplace, and additional users will not be able to acquire it.
- Existing owners of your item will continue owning the item in the inventory and be able to wear it on their avatar.
- The underlying development assets for the avatar item will continue to exist, and the archived avatar item can still be inserted via Studio if the assetID is known.