How to delete an epic in jira
- George Apostolov
How to delete an epic in jira: step-by-step guide
Head over to the Backlog on the left sidebar.
Find and hit the Epic dropdown and turn ON the toggle: Show epic panel.
Click on the little right arrow on the Epic to show more.
And hit the View all details button.
Epic Details will open on the right. Click on the Three dots menu.
And hit Delete from the dropdown.
Hit Delete to confirm.
Quick answer: To delete an epic in Jira, head to the Backlog, turn on the epic panel, and click the epic's right arrow. Next, select view all details, open the three dots menu, and click delete. Finally, confirm the deletion by hitting delete again.
About this Jira tutorial
Remove unwanted epics in Jira by opening the backlog, accessing epic details, and selecting delete from the menu. This guide shows how to delete an epic in jira in 7 steps, starting with "Head over to the Backlog on the left sidebar" and finishing with "Hit Delete 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 an epic 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 Test Case in Jira, How to Delete Test Execution in Jira and How to Delete Work Log in Jira. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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