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How to Archive a Jira Project

Updated on:
May 11, 2026
By:
Madhav Bhandari
Use this interactive demo to learn how to archive a Jira project in just a few clicks.

Quick summary

Archiving a Jira project removes it from active views without permanently deleting it, keeping your workspace organized. This process takes under a minute using the project settings and the More actions menu in Jira.


Steps

  1. Select 'Projects' from the Jira navigation menu.
  2. Click 'View all projects' to open the full project list.
  3. Find your project, open 'More actions' by clicking the ellipsis icon.
  4. Select 'Archive' from the dropdown menu.
  5. Confirm by clicking 'Archive' in the confirmation dialog that appears.

📌 Why this matters

Archiving a Jira project is essential for teams that need to keep their project list clean and focused without losing historical data. Instead of deleting completed or paused projects, archiving hides them from active views while preserving all issues, comments, and attachments for future reference. This feature helps Jira administrators and project managers maintain a clutter-free workspace, improve navigation across active projects, and stay compliant with data retention policies. It is a quick, reversible action that gives teams full control over their project lifecycle in Jira.
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