# How to Delete Test Case in Jira

> To delete a test case in Jira, navigate to Zephyr Scale in your project, select the test case, archive it, and then go to archived test cases to delete it permanently through the dependency check and final confirmation.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-delete-test-case-in-jira/
Apps: Jira
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a3b85ab56e05a00fe2dd6/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Go to your desired project and select 'Zephyr Scale' located at the left side main menu.
2. Select a test case by clicking the empty box.
3. Select 'Archive'.
4. A small dialog box pops up confirming the action, click 'Archive'.
5. Navigate to your 'Archived test cases'.
6. Select the archive test by clicking the empty box.
7. Select the 'Delete' tab located above the Zephyr toolbar.
8. After clicking the delete option, you will be directed for 'Dependency Check', click 'Next'.
9. To permanently delete your test case, click 'Delete'.
10. Once the action is completed. click 'Next'.
11. That's it! You have successfully deleted your test case, click 'Done' once the process has been completed.