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# Archiving / Managing Temporary Employees


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For temporary employees, they may not require access to TimeKeeper all the time. Therefore it can be useful to stop their access for a period of time and then renew at a later period when they require. 

To pause the access of an employee for TimeKeeper, you can **archive** this employee.  
To renew the access of an employee for TimeKeeper, you can **restore** this employee.

## How do I archive an employee?

Just follow the steps below.

Log in to the Web Portal.  
Go to the [Employees](https://app.timekeeper.co.uk/employees) section.

Click the orange 'Archive' button for the employee you want to revoke access for.

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/a7fabf11254df800/screenshot-2022-07-05-at-09431_1ig1b9m.png)

Click the 'Yes' button.

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/a7fabf11254df800/screenshot-2020-05-04-at-21441_c93sn0.png)


## How do I restore an employee?

Just follow the steps below.

Log in to the Web Portal.  
Go to the [Employees](https://app.timekeeper.co.uk/employees) section.
Click 'Show Archived' in the top right corner.

Click the green heart 'Restore' button for the employee you want to renew access for.  


![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/a7fabf11254df800/screenshot-2022-07-05-at-09432_1fjmdls.png)

Click the 'Yes' button.  


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## FAQS

**Will the employee be able to access the system once archived?**  
No, their access will be revoked immediately.

**Will I be still charged for the cost of this employee when archived?**  
No, we will only charge you for employees are actively using the system.

**Will we lose access to their data?**
No, the employee's timesheets will be retained and any time they have worked will still be exported on your reports.