How to Delete a Test Case in Jira
- George Apostolov
How to Delete a Test Case in Jira: step-by-step guide
Go to the left-side panel and then click 'Zephyr Scale'.
Following that, find the test case you wish to delete and then tick the checkbox next to it.
Tap 'Archive' afterwards.
Once again, click 'Archive' to confirm your request.
After that, click 'Archived Test Cases' to delete the selected test case permanently.
Find and click the test case from the provided list.
Next, click 'Delete'.
Tap 'Next' to proceed.
On the next page, click 'Delete'.
Once done, click 'Next'
Finally, the selected test case will be deleted. Tap 'Done' to return to the Zephyr Scale's main dashboard.
Quick answer: To delete a test case in Zephyr Scale within Jira, click Zephyr Scale on the left panel, select the test case, archive it, access Archived Test Cases, select the test case, click Delete, and confirm the deletion through the prompts.
About this Jira tutorial
Permanently remove unneeded test cases in Jira by archiving and deleting them through the Zephyr Scale app interface. This guide shows how to delete a Test Case in Jira in 11 steps, starting with "Go to the left-side panel and then click 'Zephyr Scale'" and finishing with "Finally, the selected test case will be deleted. Tap 'Done' to return to the Zephyr Sca...". 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 Test Case in Jira?
11 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 Execution in Jira, How to Delete a Work Log in Jira Service Management and How to delete an epic in jira. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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