When a YaleSite is no longer actively maintained, it needs to be removed from our active hosting platform. Your site’s content is never permanently lost.
Before any site is removed, the YaleSites team saves all files, the codebase, and the database.
Archiving removes your site from active hosting. The site will no longer be accessible at its URL, but everything is preserved in deep storage.
Fill out the form to have your site archived
Before archiving, identify who was invested in the site and give them a heads up.
Consider:
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If there’s a reason your site needs to stay visible at its current address contact us.
Even after a site is archived, snapshots of publicly accessible Yale websites may be available through the Internet Archive.
The Digital Expericence Team is implementing a structured approach to web archiving by identifying outdated websites for deletion with backup preservation. This initiative represents just one facet of Yale’s comprehensive digital preservation ecosystem, which includes the Web Archiving Working Group’s university-wide coordination and specialized collections that together safeguard the institution’s digital heritage for future generations.
Navigating the Future of YaleSites Archiving While Understanding University-Wide Preservation