How to Archive Jira Tickets
- George Apostolov
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How to Archive Jira Tickets: step-by-step guide
Go to 'Project' and select the project you want to archive.
Click the ellipsis icon and select 'Archive'.
Click 'Archive' to confirm.
After archiving a project, it won't appear in the main project listing but will still be accessible through advanced search or by admins.
By archiving the project the tickets will also become archived.
Quick answer: To archive Jira tickets in Jira, go to Project, select your project, and click the ellipsis icon. Next, select Archive and click Archive again to confirm the action, which archives both the project and its tickets.
About this Jira tutorial
Clean up your workspace by archiving Jira tickets and projects using the project settings menu. This guide shows how to archive Jira Tickets in 5 steps, starting with "Go to 'Project' and select the project you want to archive" and finishing with "By archiving the project the tickets will also become archived". 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 Jira Tickets?
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 Assign a Task to Multiple Users in Jira, How to attach email to jira ticket and How to Authenticate Jira Rest API. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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