--- title: Unarchiving a Cycle in Pequity description: How to Unarchive a Cycle in Pequity --- [Skip to content](https://helpcenter.pequity.com/support/unarchiving-a-cycle-in-pequity#main-content) English Show submenu for translations [More support](https://helpcenter.pequity.com/support/kb-tickets/new?hsLang=en) ![Logo (1)](https://helpcenter.pequity.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Logo%20(1).png?width=202&height=50&name=Logo%20(1).png) - [Pequity](https://pequity.com/) - [Platform](https://pequity.com/solutions) - [Blog](https://blog.pequity.com/) - [Login](https://pequity.app/login) - [Get a demo](https://pequity.com/contact) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [Pequity](https://pequity.com/) - [Platform](https://pequity.com/solutions) - [Blog](https://blog.pequity.com/) - [Login](https://pequity.app/login) - [Get a demo](https://pequity.com/contact) - English Show submenu for translations - [More support](https://helpcenter.pequity.com/support/kb-tickets/new) - Contact us Contact us How can we help you? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [Support Center](https://helpcenter.pequity.com/support?hsLang=en) 2. [Pequity Features & Workflows](https://helpcenter.pequity.com/support/pequity-features-workflows?hsLang=en) # Unarchiving a Cycle in Pequity Unarchiving a cycle in Pequity allows Admin users to restore access to previously archived compensation cycles. Once unarchived, the cycle will reappear in the Compensation Cycles list and become fully accessible again. **Steps to Unarchive a Cycle:** 1. Navigate to the **Comp Cycles** page From your Dashboard, go to the main **Compensation Cycles** view. ![](https://helpcenter.pequity.com/hs-fs/hubfs/undefined-Sep-16-2025-02-56-57-5670-PM.png?width=670&height=505&name=undefined-Sep-16-2025-02-56-57-5670-PM.png) 2. Click “**Archived** **Cycles**” This will display all previously **Archived Cycles**. ![](https://helpcenter.pequity.com/hs-fs/hubfs/undefined-Sep-16-2025-02-57-56-4063-PM.png?width=670&height=505&name=undefined-Sep-16-2025-02-57-56-4063-PM.png) 3. Select the Cycle you wish to Unarchive You’ll be directed to the **Admin Dashboard** for that cycle. *Note: While archived, the cycle remains in read-only mode.* ![](https://helpcenter.pequity.com/hs-fs/hubfs/undefined-Sep-16-2025-02-58-35-5794-PM.png?width=670&height=505&name=undefined-Sep-16-2025-02-58-35-5794-PM.png) ![](https://helpcenter.pequity.com/hs-fs/hubfs/undefined-Sep-16-2025-02-58-48-9860-PM.png?width=670&height=505&name=undefined-Sep-16-2025-02-58-48-9860-PM.png) 4. Go to “**Settings**” in the Dashboard Menu ![](https://helpcenter.pequity.com/hs-fs/hubfs/undefined-Sep-16-2025-02-59-04-5165-PM.png?width=670&height=505&name=undefined-Sep-16-2025-02-59-04-5165-PM.png) 5. Click “**Unarchive** **Cycle**” This action restores the cycle to **Active Status**. ![](https://helpcenter.pequity.com/hs-fs/hubfs/undefined-Sep-16-2025-02-59-17-9690-PM.png?width=670&height=505&name=undefined-Sep-16-2025-02-59-17-9690-PM.png) 6. Return to the **Comp Cycles** page The unarchived cycle should now appear in the **Active List**. ![](https://helpcenter.pequity.com/hs-fs/hubfs/undefined-Sep-16-2025-02-59-33-2874-PM.png?width=670&height=505&name=undefined-Sep-16-2025-02-59-33-2874-PM.png) ### **Other way on how to Unarchive/ Delete an Archived Comp Cycle** Follow these steps to manage your archived compensation cycles in Pequity: 1. **Locate Comp Cycles** - At the upper left of your screen, under the **Comp Cycle title**, you’ll see two tabs: **Active Cycles** and **Archived Cycles**. ![](https://helpcenter.pequity.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Sep-23-2025-08-28-14-7624-PM.png?width=610&height=228&name=image-png-Sep-23-2025-08-28-14-7624-PM.png) **2. Open Archived Cycles** - - Click on the **Archived Cycles** tab to view a list of all cycles that have been archived.         **a. Choose the Cycle** - - Find the archived cycle you want to manage. - Click the **three dots (⋮)** menu next to that cycle. ![](https://helpcenter.pequity.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Sep-23-2025-08-28-59-1019-PM.png?width=670&height=407&name=image-png-Sep-23-2025-08-28-59-1019-PM.png)            **b. Select an Action** - - **Unarchive** – Restores the cycle and moves it back into your Active Cycles list. - **Delete** – Permanently removes the cycle from Pequity. This action cannot be undone. ![](https://helpcenter.pequity.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Sep-23-2025-08-31-06-6372-PM.png?width=670&height=415&name=image-png-Sep-23-2025-08-31-06-6372-PM.png) **3. Final Prompt Check will be shown to confirm your changes.**  **![](https://helpcenter.pequity.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Sep-23-2025-08-35-41-2647-PM.png?width=670&height=374&name=image-png-Sep-23-2025-08-35-41-2647-PM.png)**   💡 **Tip:** For a visual walkthrough, watch this step-by-step guide: [Loom Video](https://www.loom.com/share/d05813f4359a4690b96aeb59294bb532). **Key Notes** - *Only Admin users can unarchive cycles* - *Archived cycles open in read-only mode until unarchived* - *Once unarchived, cycles regain full visibility and accessibility in the app*   - [Getting Started with Pequity](https://helpcenter.pequity.com/support/getting-started-with-pequity?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Pequity Setup & Company Admin Onboarding](https://helpcenter.pequity.com/support/getting-started-with-pequity?hsLang=en#pequity-setup-company-admin-onboarding) - [Personal Settings](https://helpcenter.pequity.com/support/getting-started-with-pequity?hsLang=en#personal-settings) - [Integrations & Data Management](https://helpcenter.pequity.com/support/getting-started-with-pequity?hsLang=en#integrations-data-management) - [ADP Lyric HCM Integrated Pequity](https://helpcenter.pequity.com/support/adp-lyric-hcm-integrated-pequity?hsLang=en) - [Managing Your Team in Pequity](https://helpcenter.pequity.com/support/managing-your-team-in-pequity?hsLang=en#main-content) - [General User Access](https://helpcenter.pequity.com/support/managing-your-team-in-pequity?hsLang=en#general-user-access) - [Single Sign-On (SSO) Integration](https://helpcenter.pequity.com/support/managing-your-team-in-pequity?hsLang=en#single-sign-on-sso-integration) - [People Manager Access](https://helpcenter.pequity.com/support/managing-your-team-in-pequity?hsLang=en#people-manager-access) - [Pequity Features & Workflows](https://helpcenter.pequity.com/support/pequity-features-workflows?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Pequity Comp Cycles](https://helpcenter.pequity.com/support/pequity-features-workflows?hsLang=en#pequity-comp-cycles) - [Pequity Ranges Tool](https://helpcenter.pequity.com/support/pequity-features-workflows?hsLang=en#pequity-ranges-tool) - [Pequity People Tool](https://helpcenter.pequity.com/support/pequity-features-workflows?hsLang=en#pequity-people-tool) - [Pequity Approvals Tool](https://helpcenter.pequity.com/support/pequity-features-workflows?hsLang=en#pequity-approvals-tool) - [Pequity Best Practices](https://helpcenter.pequity.com/support/pequity-best-practices?hsLang=en) - [Security & Compliance in Pequity](https://helpcenter.pequity.com/support/security-compliance-in-pequity?hsLang=en) - [Proactive Support & Troubleshooting](https://helpcenter.pequity.com/support/proactive-support-troubleshooting?hsLang=en) - [Pequity Updates & Insights](https://helpcenter.pequity.com/support/pequity-updates-insights?hsLang=en) - [Pequity University](https://helpcenter.pequity.com/support/pequity-university?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Comp 101](https://helpcenter.pequity.com/support/pequity-university?hsLang=en#comp-101) - [Reward Letters](https://helpcenter.pequity.com/support/reward-letters?hsLang=en) [![Pequity](https://helpcenter.pequity.com/hubfs/Pequity%20an%20adp%20company%20final%5B96%5D%20(1).svg "Pequity")](http://pequity.com) 1 ADP Boulevard Roseland, NJ 07068 Copyright © 2026 Pequity, an ADP Company