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This guide helps you permanently delete your Jira account. We believe in digital autonomy: your right to leave any platform should be as easy as joining it. Follow these verified steps to ensure complete account deletion.
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Quick Information
Time Required
10 minutes
Difficulty
medium
Steps
5 steps
Official Resources
Official deletion guide from Jira
Additional Resources
Details about how Atlassian handles your data and privacy
Official guide to permanently deleting your Atlassian account
Step-by-Step Guide
Verify Your Account Status
Before proceeding, check if you are a site administrator. If you are, you must transfer admin privileges to another user or remove yourself as admin before you can delete your account.
Tips
- •Log in to your Jira instance and check your profile settings
- •If you're a site admin, go to admin settings to manage administrators
- •Ensure at least one other admin exists before removing yourself
Warnings
- •You cannot delete your account if you are the only site administrator
- •Transfer ownership of all projects you own before deletion
Back Up Important Data
Export any critical issues, project data, or reports you want to keep. Once your account is deleted, you will lose access to all issues you created, comments, and project history.
Tips
- •Use Jira's export features to save issues as CSV or XML files
- •Document any custom workflows, filters, or dashboards you created
- •Download any attachments from issues you own
Navigate to Atlassian Account Settings
Go to your Atlassian account settings by visiting id.atlassian.com or clicking your profile avatar and selecting 'Manage account'.
Tips
- •Make sure you're logged into the correct Atlassian account
- •The account settings are separate from your Jira site settings
Initiate Account Deletion
In your account settings, look for the 'Security' or 'Account preferences' section. Scroll down to find the 'Delete account' option and click on it.
Tips
- •Review all warnings carefully before proceeding
- •Cancel any active subscriptions before deletion
Warnings
- •This action is permanent and cannot be undone
- •All data associated with your account will be permanently deleted
Confirm Account Deletion
Atlassian will display a confirmation screen explaining what will be deleted. You may need to verify your identity by entering your password or confirming via email. Review all information and confirm your decision.
Tips
- •Check your email for a confirmation link if required
- •Make note of any connected apps that will lose access
- •Save any important information displayed on the confirmation screen
Important Warnings
Permanent Data Loss
Site Administrator Restrictions
Active Subscriptions
Loss of Project Access
Third-Party Integrations
Alternatives to Consider
Transfer to Linear
Linear is a modern, fast project management tool designed for software development teams. It offers a cleaner interface and better performance than Jira.
Pros
- •Lightning-fast interface with keyboard shortcuts
- •Cleaner, more intuitive UI than Jira
- •Better GitHub integration
- •Excellent for agile development workflows
- •Free plan available for small teams
Cons
- •Fewer enterprise features than Jira
- •Less customization for complex workflows
- •Smaller marketplace of integrations
- •May require team onboarding time
Switch to Monday.com
Monday.com is a visual project management platform that works for various use cases beyond software development, with an intuitive, colorful interface.
Pros
- •Highly visual and customizable boards
- •Excellent for non-technical teams
- •Wide range of templates and use cases
- •Strong automation features
- •Great mobile app experience
Cons
- •More expensive than some alternatives
- •Can be overwhelming with too many features
- •Learning curve for advanced customization
- •Less developer-focused than Jira
Move to Asana
Asana is a versatile work management platform that balances simplicity with powerful features, suitable for both technical and non-technical teams.
Pros
- •Clean, user-friendly interface
- •Strong task management capabilities
- •Good free tier for small teams
- •Multiple project views (list, board, timeline, calendar)
- •Extensive integrations available
Cons
- •Less specialized for software development
- •Fewer advanced reporting features than Jira
- •Custom fields limited in free version
- •May not suit complex enterprise workflows
Frequently Asked Questions
No, you cannot delete your account if you are currently a site administrator. You must first transfer admin privileges to another user or remove yourself from the admin role. Once you are no longer a site admin, you can proceed with account deletion.
References & Citations
- [1]Atlassian Account Privacy Policy
Details about how Atlassian handles your data and privacy
https://www.atlassian.com/legal/privacy-policy
- [2]Delete Your Atlassian Account
Official guide to permanently deleting your Atlassian account
https://support.atlassian.com/atlassian-account/docs/delete-your-atlassian-account/
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November 11, 2025