# How to Archive Issues in Jira

> To archive issues in Jira, open the target issue, view the Issue details, click the status, and select the Done option. A notification confirms the completed issue is removed from active views based on board or backlog filters.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-archive-issues-in-jira/
Apps: Jira
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a2f81d673bd5aa8e61cb8/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Open the issue you want to archive.
2. View the 'Issue details' and click the status.
3. Mark the status as 'Done' by clicking the 'Done' option.
4. A notification pops up when the completed issue from active views, simulating an archive is marked as 'Done' which the board or backlog filter excluded.
5. By following these methods, you can effectively manage and archive issues in Jira, ensuring that only relevant and active work is displayed to your team.