Archive/Restore by Path in Squirrel

Overview

The Archive/Restore by Path feature in Squirrel allows administrators to target specific folders within SharePoint sites for archiving or restoration. Instead of acting at the entire site level, this feature provides granular control over what gets archived or restored - ideal for department-specific data or selective clean-up.

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Accessing the Archive/Restore by Path Feature

Step	Description	Screenshot
1	Log in to the Squirrel Dashboard.
2	From the left-side menu, select "Archive/Restore by Path".

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Using the Archive/Restore by Path Feature

1. In the SharePoint Site field, begin typing the name of the target site.
2. Select the site from the dropdown list.
3. Enter the SharePoint Path, relative to the site root.
4. Click Search Site Path to retrieve and analyse the files in that path.

Squirrel then reports three figures for the path:

Figure	Meaning
Total Items	Files found in the path
Archived Items	Files already archived
Non-Archived Items	Files in the path that are not archived yet

From there:

• Archive all items in path queues every unarchived file in the folder for archiving.
• Restore all items in path queues every archived file in the folder for restoration.
• Clear Search resets the form so you can search another path.

Notes & Tips

• Make sure you enter the correct SharePoint Site and folder path to avoid archiving or restoring unintended files.
• If no results appear, double-check the path spelling and confirm that files actually exist in that location.
• Archiving by path is a manual action, so it does not consult your archive policy. Age thresholds, minimum file size and library or path exclusions are not applied - every unarchived file in the path is queued. The only thing it skips is files that are already archived.

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