How to Delete a Work Log in Jira Service Management
- George Apostolov
How to Delete a Work Log in Jira Service Management: step-by-step guide
On the Jira board's main panel, find and open the Issue that contains the work log you want to delete.
Following that, scroll down to the Activity section and then click the 'Show' drop-down menu.
Choose 'Work Log' from the list of options.
After that, find the specific work log you want to delete and then tap the 'Delete' option below it.
Once again, click 'Delete' to confirm your request.
After completing these steps, the selected work log will be deleted instantly.
Quick answer: To delete a work log in Jira, open the issue on the board, scroll to the Activity section, and select Work Log from the Show menu. Next, locate the target entry, tap Delete below it, and click Delete again to instantly remove the selected work log.
About this Jira tutorial
Remove unwanted time tracking records in Jira by accessing the issue activity, selecting work logs, and confirming the deletion. This guide shows how to delete a Work Log in Jira Service Management in 6 steps, starting with "On the Jira board's main panel, find and open the Issue that contains the work log you..." and finishing with "After completing these steps, the selected work log 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 Work Log in Jira Service Management?
6 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 an epic in jira, How to Delete Test Case in Jira and How to Delete Test Execution in Jira. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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