How to Find Archived Issues in Jira

How to Find the Archived Issues in Jira

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May 25, 2026

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Use this interactive demo to learn how to locate archived work items in your Jira project.

Quick summary

This demo shows how to find archived issues in Jira by navigating the top menu bar to access Archived Work Items. In just two clicks, you can review any previously archived issues directly within your Jira project space.

Steps

In your Jira space, head over to the top menu bar and click the 'More' button.
From the dropdown list of options, choose 'Archived Work Items'.
Access and review the archived issues now displayed in your Jira space.

📌 Why this matters

Jira's archived issues feature allows teams to declutter active project boards without permanently deleting historical work items. Being able to quickly locate and review archived work items helps project managers audit past decisions, recover context, and maintain compliance. This two-step workflow — using the More menu to surface Archived Work Items — saves teams from digging through settings or contacting administrators. For any team managing long-running software projects, knowing how to find archived Jira issues is essential for maintaining full project visibility.

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