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How to Close a Task in Jira

Updated on:
May 25, 2026
By:
Madhav Bhandari
Use this interactive demo to learn how to mark a Jira ticket as Done in just a few clicks.

Quick summary

Closing a task in Jira requires selecting the ticket and updating its status to Done via the status menu. This four-step process takes seconds and keeps your Jira board accurate and up to date.


Steps

  1. In your Jira space, find and select the ticket you want to close.
  2. Click the Status menu in the top-right corner of the ticket view.
  3. Select Done from the list of status options.
  4. The selected task will be marked as Done and closed on your Jira board.

📌 Why this matters

Keeping a Jira board up to date is essential for accurate sprint tracking and team transparency. Closing a task by marking it as Done instantly updates the board status, giving project managers and developers a real-time view of completed work. This simple workflow prevents stale tickets from cluttering your backlog and ensures velocity metrics stay reliable. For teams using Jira for agile project management, mastering task closure is a foundational productivity skill.
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