How to Delete a Board on Trello: An easy step-by-step guide.

Boards in Trello are the primary spaces where you can organize your projects, and each board contains lists, cards, and other task management features. Over time, you may accumulate several boards, and eventually, you might want to delete the boards.

Trello offers two options for removing a board: deleting and closing. Closing a board in Trello is a way to archive it. On the other hand, deleting a board is a permanent action.

To delete a Trello board, Click on the Boards menu, select “Close Board” Then, the “permanently delete board” button will appear; click on it.

In this guide, we’ll provide a step-by-step tutorial on how to delete and close a board on Trello.

The Difference Between Closing and Delete a Board in Trello

However, before proceeding with deleting a board in Trello, you must first be aware of the difference between closing and deleting a board.

• Closing a Board: When you close a board, the board is disabled in your current view, but the information is saved. If necessary, you can always reopen the board, and closing is a non-indefinite action. It’s handy if you want to save the data but aren’t longer the board manager.
• Delete a Board: If you delete a Trello board it remains deleted. Deleted list/cards/data on board is deleted, there are no recoverable lists or cards. So, check that you don’t need the info anymore before deleting the board.

How to Close a Board (Before Deleting)

Close a Trello board first if you’re not sure if you want to delete a Trello board permanently. Closing a board is a nice middle-ground because it hides the board from your current view but remains available if you need it later. Here’s how to remove a Trello board:

• Open the Board: Open the board you want to delete in your Trello dashboard.
• Board Menu: To open the board menu, click the three dots (more options) at the top right of the board.
• Close Board: In the list, choose “Close Board.” This will disable the board from your live screen.
• Closed Boards: Open all closed boards by tapping your profile icon, selecting “Boards,” and then “View All Closed Boards.” You can also select to close a board again if necessary.

If you decide later that you no longer need the board, you can permanently delete it. Closing the board will remove it from your active view without permanently deleting it. This step is helpful in case you change your mind. To close the board:

Access the Closed Boards List

To delete a board that’s been closed, you need to view all closed boards. To do this:

1. Click on your profile icon in the top-right corner of the Trello homepage.
2. Select “Boards” to view your list of active and closed boards.
3. Click on “View All Closed Boards.”

Steps on How to Delete a Board on Trello

Follow the steps below to permanently delete a Trello Board:

• Open the Board: Open the Trello board you want to delete. You must first open the board to initiate the deletion process.
• Open the Board Menu: Once inside the board, locate the Boards menu/three dots (or “More” option) at the top right corner of the screen.
• Close the Board: From the Board Menu, click on “Close Board”. This will hide the board from your main Trello workspace.
• Permanently Delete the Board: After that, you will see the “Permanently Delete Board” option. Select this option.

Trello will ask for confirmation to ensure you really want to delete the board. Remember, this action is irreversible, so make sure you no longer need any data from the board.

Confirm your decision, and the board will be permanently deleted.

The board, along with all the cards, lists, and any data inside it, will be permanently removed from Trello and cannot be recovered.

Why You Might Want to Delete a Board on Trello?

There are a variety of reasons why you might want to delete a board on Trello:

• Completed Projects: Once the project is complete, you no longer need the board if it’s taking up space in your office.
• Irrelevant Boards: Sometimes, you can start putting together boards that no longer make sense or aren’t used, so it’s perfect to delete them.

• Declutter: To maintain a clean workspace, uninstalling boards that you no longer use makes your Trello space more tidy.
• Leaving a Board: If you are leaving a Trello board that you no longer wish to be part of, deleting it may be an appropriate action.

Important Considerations Before Deleting a Trello Board

Before you delete a Trello board, keep the following points in mind:

1. Permanent Action: Deleting a Trello board is permanent. Once deleted, the board and all its content (lists, cards, attachments, comments, etc.) cannot be recovered.
2. Free Trello Accounts: The process for deleting boards is the same whether you’re using a free Trello account or a paid subscription. However, paid accounts may have more options and capabilities for managing boards and cards.
3. Trello Power: While Trello doesn’t have an in-built bulk deletion option for boards, there are Trello Power-Ups that might help you manage and automate tasks related to boards, including archiving or moving content around before deletion. However, you must still follow the process to close and delete boards manually.

Managing Multiple Boards

If you manage several boards in Trello and wish to delete or archive them, the process remains the same. You can repeat the steps above to close or delete boards individually. If you’re using Trello for collaborative projects, ensure that you notify team members if you’re planning on deleting a shared board, as this will affect everyone’s access.

Conclusion

Deleting a board on Trello is a straightforward process but requires careful consideration due to the irreversible nature of the action. Remember, closing a board is a less permanent option and might be a better choice if you’re unsure about deleting it completely. If you’re confident that you no longer need the board or its contents, you can proceed to permanently remove it from your Trello workspace by selecting “Permanently Delete Board.”