Have you ever tried to find an old Amazon order, only to have it seemingly vanish from your main order history? It hasn’t disappeared for good. You’ve likely archived it. Archiving is a handy feature for tidying up your recent orders list without permanently deleting your purchase records. Let’s walk through how to find those hidden orders and bring them back into view.
What Does Archiving an Order Actually Do?
When you archive an Amazon order, you’re simply moving it out of your default order history view. This is perfect for hiding gift purchases or items you simply don’t need to see every time you check your orders. The order information, including tracking and seller details, remains safely stored in a separate, easy-to-access archive folder. It’s an organizational tool, not a deletion.
Finding Your Archived Orders on the Website
The easiest way to view your full archive is on a desktop or mobile browser. First, go to Amazon.com and hover over ‘Account & Lists’ in the top right, then select ‘Your Orders.’ On the ‘Your Orders’ page, look for a tab labeled ‘Archived Orders.’ It’s usually located near the top, next to the default ‘Orders’ filter. Clicking this tab will reveal every order you’ve ever chosen to archive.
Accessing Archived Orders on the Mobile App
Finding archived orders on the Amazon app requires a few extra taps. Open the app and tap the three-line menu icon. Go to ‘Your Account’ and then select ‘Your Orders.’ You won’t see an immediate ‘Archived’ tab here. Instead, tap the filter button, which often looks like a small downward arrow or a funnel icon. From the menu that appears, select the option for ‘Archived Orders’ to see your list.
How to Restore an Order to Your Main View
Found an archived order you want back in your main history? Restoring it is simple. Whether you’re on the website or in the app viewing your archive, just look for the ‘Unarchive Order’ button associated with the specific item. Clicking this will immediately move the order back to your standard ‘Your Orders’ page, making it easy to find again in the future.
With these steps, your complete Amazon purchase history is always at your fingertips, even the parts you’ve tucked away for safekeeping. It’s a simple system that helps you keep your digital shopping cart clean and organized.
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