Summary

This Knowledge Base (KB) article provides step-by-step guidance on deleting a software board in Jira Cloud. It outlines the necessary permissions, along with the process to remove a board.

Environment

Jira Cloud

Diagnosis

When seeking to delete a board from a project in Jira Cloud, certain permissions are required. Specifically, if the board contains issues exclusive to that project, the following permissions are necessary:

• Board Administrator
• Project Administrator

For details on granting these permissions, please refer to the Atlassian documentation on Jira Permissions and Admin Permissions.

Cause

The need to delete a software board may arise due to project restructuring, changes in workflow, or other project-specific reasons.

Solution

Follow these steps to delete a software board in Jira Cloud:

1. Navigate to Your Work: Access the main menu and navigate to "Your work."

2. Access Boards: Click on "Boards" to view all existing boards.

3. Search for the board name: (optional step, but recommended if your site has a large number of boards)

4. Select the Board: Locate the board you wish to delete,

5. Select the three dots (...) box corresponding for that board, and select 'Delete.'

For a visual guide, refer to the attached screen recording.

Delete a software board.mp4

Note

• Some boards are not able to be deleted, such as team-managed boards. 
• If your account does not have the permissions to delete the board, that option is not expected to appear within the ... menu.
• Ensure you have the necessary permissions before attempting to delete a board.
• If issues persist or further assistance is required, please reach out to your Jira administrator.