How to Delete Test Case in Jira
- George Apostolov
How to Delete Test Case in Jira: step-by-step guide
Go to your desired project and select 'Zephyr Scale' located at the left side main menu.
Select a test case by clicking the empty box.
Select 'Archive'.
A small dialog box pops up confirming the action, click 'Archive'.
Navigate to your 'Archived test cases'.
Select the archive test by clicking the empty box.
Select the 'Delete' tab located above the Zephyr toolbar.
After clicking the delete option, you will be directed for 'Dependency Check', click 'Next'.
To permanently delete your test case, click 'Delete'.
Once the action is completed. click 'Next'.
That's it! You have successfully deleted your test case, click 'Done' once the process has been completed.
Quick answer: 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.
About this Jira tutorial
Permanently remove a test case in Jira by archiving it first, running a dependency check, and confirming the deletion. This guide shows how to delete Test Case in Jira in 11 steps, starting with "Go to your desired project and select 'Zephyr Scale' located at the left side main menu" and finishing with "That's it! You have successfully deleted your test case, click 'Done' once the process...". 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 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 Test Execution in Jira, How to Delete Work Log in Jira and How to Do Advanced Search in Jira. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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