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# How to move virtual paddocks between Rotation and Storage on the mobile app

This article shows you how to move virtual paddocks between **In Rotation** and **In Storage** using the eShepherd mobile app. Use storage to take paddocks out of active grazing without deleting them, then move them back when you need them again. For the web app version, see the matching guide in the **Using the eShepherd Web App** category.

| **Step 1.** From the map screen, locate the **VPs** button in the bottom toolbar. | **Step 2.** Tap **VPs** to open virtual paddock management. The bottom toolbar will switch to show **Close**, **Rotation**, and **Storage**. | **Step 3.** Tap **Rotation** to open the **In Rotation** list, showing all paddocks currently in active grazing. |
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| ![Step 1](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/7/c/4/a/7c4a69b665288400/step-1_1iib0a7.jpg =250xauto) | ![Step 2](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/7/c/4/a/7c4a69b665288400/step-2_1jswcuo.jpg =250xauto) | ![Step 3](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/7/c/4/a/7c4a69b665288400/step-3_jog8ma.jpg =250xauto) |

| **Step 4.** Tap one or more paddocks to select them. An action toolbar will appear with **Cancel**, **To Storage**, **Copy**, and **Edit**. | **Step 5.** Tap **To Storage**. A green **Virtual Paddocks moved to Storage** confirmation will appear at the top of the screen, and the paddocks will disappear from the rotation view. | **Step 6.** To move paddocks back, tap **Storage** in the bottom toolbar. The **In Storage** list will open, showing all paddocks currently out of rotation. |
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| ![Step 4](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/7/c/4/a/7c4a69b665288400/step-4_n2e0g5.jpg =250xauto) | ![Step 5](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/7/c/4/a/7c4a69b665288400/step-5_qe2k2n.jpg =250xauto) | ![Step 6](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/7/c/4/a/7c4a69b665288400/step-6_1tmqcz.jpg =250xauto) |

| **Step 7.** Tap a paddock to select it. The action toolbar will switch to show **Cancel**, **To Rotation**, **Copy**, and **Edit**. | **Step 8.** Tap **To Rotation**. A green **Virtual Paddocks moved to Rotation** confirmation will appear, and the paddock will return to your map as part of active grazing. |  |
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| ![Step 7](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/7/c/4/a/7c4a69b665288400/step-7_16jduen.jpg =250xauto) | ![Step 8](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/7/c/4/a/7c4a69b665288400/step-8_13m9nrf.jpg =250xauto) |  |

## Summary

This guide shows how to move virtual paddocks between rotation and storage. Storage is a non-destructive way to take paddocks out of active grazing — useful for seasonal paddocks, paddocks under spell, or any setup you want to keep for later without cluttering your rotation list.

v1.0 05/2026