Need to remove a dataset that's no longer used so it stops cluttering the segment builder? Just don't need it anymore?
Here's how:
From the left navigation, expand Datasets then click **Data Explorer**. The [Data Explorer](🔗) dashboard displays:
Data Explorer dashboard
From the first [Data Explorer](🔗) panel drop-down, choose **Dataset**.
From the second drop-down, search for then select a specific **dataset**.
If your chosen dataset is not used anywhere downstream according to the Data Explorer, then it's safe to archive it.
Archival restrictions
If a dataset is used _anywhere_ (i.e. in a segment, flow, content block, etc.), you can't archive it and the archive button is disabled.
You also can't archive a dataset while your pipe is running. Make sure you have the [_Dataset archive failure_](🔗) alert turned on so that you know if your archival request succeeded or failed.
Click **Archive Dataset**.
Click 'Archive Dataset'
Archiving a dataset is irreversible
Once you archive this dataset, it isn't retrievable. Be very sure before you complete the archive action.
Read the pop-up:
To acknowledge and complete archival, click **Yes, Archive**.
To back out, click **Cancel**.
Archival pop-up
## Get notified
To be notified if your request to archive a dataset succeeds or failed, enable the
Dataset archive success and
Dataset archive failure notifications. See [Configure Simon notifications](🔗) for more information on how to turn on these alerts.
