How to Archive Epics in Jira
- George Apostolov
How to Archive Epics in Jira: step-by-step guide
Open the project that contains the epics that you want to archive.
Go to Backlog and click 'View settings' located at the right upper corner of your issues.
Under the 'View settings', enable the 'Epic panel' by clicking the slider.
Once the epic panel has been enabled, open the epic by clicking 'View all details'.
Change its status to 'Done'. This removes the epic from the active backlog and board views
By using these methods, you can effectively manage and archive epics in Jira, ensuring that only active and relevant work is visible to your team.
Quick answer: To archive epics in Jira, open your project, go to Backlog, and click View settings in the upper right. Enable the Epic panel via the slider, open an epic by clicking View all details, and change its status to Done to remove it from active views.
About this Jira tutorial
Manage your Jira backlog by changing epic status to Done. Remove completed epics from active board views following these steps. This guide shows how to archive Epics in Jira in 6 steps, starting with "Open the project that contains the epics that you want to archive" and finishing with "By using these methods, you can effectively manage and archive epics in Jira, ensuring...". 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 Epics in Jira?
6 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 Issues in Jira, How to Archive Jira Tickets and How to Assign a Task to Multiple Users in Jira. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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