How to Delete a Test Execution in Jira
- George Apostolov
How to Delete a Test Execution in Jira: step-by-step guide
Head over to the left-side panel, then click 'Test Board'.
Tap the 'Three-lined Menu' button afterwards.
Select 'Test Executions' from the list of options.
Following that, find and select the test execution you want to delete. Use the right-click function of your mouse or trackpad to access the options.
Choose 'Delete' to proceed.
Once again, click 'Delete' to confirm your request.
After completing these steps, the selected test execution will be deleted instantly.
Quick answer: To delete a test execution in Jira, navigate to the Test Board from the left-side panel, open the menu, and select Test Executions. Find and right-click your target execution, choose Delete, and click Delete again to confirm the removal instantly.
About this Jira tutorial
Permanently remove test executions from your Jira project by accessing the Test Board menu and confirming the deletion. This guide shows how to delete a Test Execution in Jira in 7 steps, starting with "Head over to the left-side panel, then click 'Test Board'" and finishing with "After completing these steps, the selected test execution will be deleted instantly". 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 Execution in Jira?
7 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 Work Log in Jira Service Management, How to delete an epic in jira and How to Delete Test Case in Jira. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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