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How to Close a Project in Jira

Updated on:
May 25, 2026
By:
Madhav Bhandari
Use this interactive demo to learn how to archive and close a Jira space in just a few clicks.

Quick summary

Closing a Jira project (now called a space) requires using the Archive Space option from the More Actions menu. Once confirmed, the project is moved to archive and removed from your active project list.


Steps

  1. In your Jira project (space), go to the top navigation bar and click the More Actions button next to the project name.
  2. Choose Archive Space from the list of available options.
  3. Click the Archive button to confirm your archiving request.
  4. Your Jira project (space) is now closed and successfully moved to archive.

📌 Why this matters

Archiving a Jira project (now called a space) is the correct way to close out completed or inactive work without permanently deleting data. This keeps your active project list clean and focused while preserving historical issue data for future reference or audits. For teams managing multiple simultaneous projects in Jira, knowing how to properly archive spaces prevents clutter and ensures only relevant work remains visible. It is a critical housekeeping step for Jira administrators and project managers maintaining an organized workspace.
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