diff --git a/.github/lock.yml b/.github/lock.yml
index c628e857..9f9fd927 100644
--- a/.github/lock.yml
+++ b/.github/lock.yml
@@ -4,7 +4,8 @@
 daysUntilLock: 30
 
 # Issues and pull requests with these labels will not be locked. Set to `[]` to disable
-exemptLabels: []
+exemptLabels:
+  - archive
 
 # Label to add before locking, such as `outdated`. Set to `false` to disable
 lockLabel: false