# How to close a jira ticket

> To close a ticket in Jira, open the ticket, click the current status to mark it Done, or change it to an organization-specific complete status. Alternatively, in board view, click and hold the ticket, then drag and drop it into the Done column.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-close-a-jira-ticket/
Apps: Jira
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a32f1ab56e05a00fd6bad/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Open the ticket in Jira
2. Click on the ticket's current Status . And mark it Done.
3. Change the status to Done or any other organization-specific status that indicates the work is complete.
4. Alternatively, you can click and hold a ticket in board view.
5. Drag and drop it to the Done column.