Archiving and retention
Received logs are first available in active files, then automatically archived as compressed files. You do not need to move the files yourself.
Retention period
Section titled “Retention period”Archives are currently retained for 365 days. Check the Expires date displayed for each file in Archives → Export by day to find its availability deadline.
Source file retention and export ZIP retention are separate: preparing an export does not extend source retention. ZIP files expire on the date shown in My exports, which keeps request history for 7 days.
An expired archive is no longer available for a new search or export. Download required files before they expire and apply your own retention rules to the copies.
Find your files
Section titled “Find your files”- Export by day: select a date and download the location’s original files.
- Export a period: prepare several days of files in the background.
- Search: find matches in one day’s archives.
Today’s archives may be incomplete. To check recent receipt, use live logs or hot search.
Choose between viewing, searching and exporting · Prepare a period export
Archiving a location
Section titled “Archiving a location”Archiving a location is a site management action, separate from automatic file archiving. It is also different from deleting a location.
For specific retention or deletion requirements, consult the security guide and the terms applicable to your service.