How to delete a sub task in jira
- George Apostolov
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How to delete a sub task in jira: step-by-step guide
If you don't see a 'Delete' option for your subtasks, go to Gear icon on the top right and select Projects.
Click on the three dot menu next to your project and hit Project Settings.
Head over to People in the left sidebar.
Click on Add people on the top-right.
Add yourself or whoever needs to have deleting rights. Assign the 'Administrator' role.
You will get the prompt saying, "New people added."
Head back to the table and click on the three dot menu on the subtask you want to delete.
You will now find the 'Delete' option enabled.
Hit Delete again to confirm.
Quick answer: To delete a subtask in Jira, go to the Gear icon to access Projects, select Project Settings, navigate to People, and add yourself or another user with the Administrator role. Then, return to the table, select the three dot menu on the subtask, choose Delete, and confirm the action.
About this Jira tutorial
Grant administrator permissions and delete subtasks in Jira by updating project settings and selecting the delete option from the menu. This guide shows how to delete a sub task in jira in 9 steps, starting with "If you don't see a 'Delete' option for your subtasks, go to Gear icon on the top right..." and finishing with "Hit Delete again 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 delete a sub task in jira?
9 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 Delete a Test Case in Jira, How to Delete a Test Execution in Jira and How to Delete a Work Log in Jira Service Management. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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