How to Delete Work Log in Jira
- George Apostolov
How to Delete Work Log in Jira: step-by-step guide
Navigate to your desired project and click on it.
Click on the issue to open its detailed view.
Scroll down to the 'Activity' section, click on the 'Work Log' tab to see the list of all work logs associated with this issue.
Locate the specific work log entry that you want to delete. Click on the 'Delete' button to delete the entry.
Confirm the deletion if prompted by clicking the 'Delete' option.
A notification pops up confirming the changes that have been made.
Quick answer: To delete a work log in Jira, navigate to your project, open the issue's detailed view, and scroll to the Activity section. Next, click the Work Log tab, locate the entry, click the Delete button, and confirm the deletion.
About this Jira tutorial
Remove incorrect time tracking entries from your issues easily. Follow these steps to clear work logs in Jira and update project activity. This guide shows how to delete Work Log in Jira in 6 steps, starting with "Navigate to your desired project and click on it" and finishing with "A notification pops up confirming the changes that have been made". 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 Work Log in Jira?
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 Do Advanced Search in Jira, How to Do the Advanced Search in Jira and How to Download Backlog from Jira to Excel. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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