How to Archive a Jira Project
- George Apostolov
How to Archive a Jira Project: step-by-step guide
Select 'Projects'.
Click 'View all projects'.
Find your project and go to 'More actions', click the ellipsis icon.
Select 'Archive'.
A confirmation dialog appears and click 'Archive' to confirm.
Quick answer: To archive a project in Jira, select Projects, click View all projects, and find your project. Go to More actions by clicking the ellipsis icon, select Archive, and confirm by clicking Archive in the confirmation dialog.
About this Jira tutorial
Safely store outdated work by archiving a project in Jira. Follow these steps to access project settings and confirm the archiving process. This guide shows how to archive a Jira Project in 5 steps, starting with "Select 'Projects'" and finishing with "A confirmation dialog appears and click 'Archive' to confirm". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Jira interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to archive a Jira Project?
5 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your Jira data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Jira. Related guides: How to Archive Epics in Jira, How to Archive Issues in Jira and How to Archive Jira Tickets. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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