How to Delete a Kanban Board in Jira

April 19, 2026·2 min read

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Here's how to delete a kanban board in Jira

Go to Your Work in the main navigation menu.
Select Boards from the dropdown menu.
Click on 'View all boards' to see the complete list of available boards.
Find the specific Kanban board you want to remove from the list.
Click the three-dot menu icon next to your chosen board and select 'Delete', then confirm by clicking Delete again in the confirmation dialog.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I recover a Kanban board after deleting it in Jira?

No, once you delete a Kanban board in Jira, it cannot be recovered through the standard interface. The deletion is permanent, so make sure you really want to remove the board before confirming the action.

Will deleting a Kanban board affect the underlying project or issues?

Deleting a Kanban board only removes the board view itself, not the project or any issues. Your project data, issues, and other project components remain intact. You can always create a new board later to view the same project data.

What permissions do I need to delete a Kanban board in Jira?

You typically need to be the board administrator or have project administration permissions to delete a Kanban board. If you don't see the delete option, contact your Jira administrator to check your permissions or have them remove the board for you.

How to Delete a Kanban Board in Jira

Here's how to delete a kanban board in Jira

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