--- title: Project Closure Overview description: How to close out a project that's no longer needed. --- [Skip to content](https://learn.projectmanager.com/project-closure#main-content) English Show submenu for translations [Ask a Question](https://learn.projectmanager.com/kb-tickets/new) ![](https://learn.projectmanager.com/hs-fs/hubfs/2022-PM-Logo-01.png?width=40&height=31&name=2022-PM-Logo-01.png) - [ProjectManager Knowledge Base](https://learn.projectmanager.com/) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [ProjectManager Knowledge Base](https://learn.projectmanager.com/) - English Show submenu for translations - [Ask a Question](https://learn.projectmanager.com/kb-tickets/new) How can we help you today? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [ProjectManager Knowledge Base](https://learn.projectmanager.com/) 2. [Managing projects](https://learn.projectmanager.com/managing-projects) 3. [Project Management](https://learn.projectmanager.com/managing-projects#project-management) # Project Closure Overview ## How to close out a project that's no longer needed. | [Copy the Workflow](https://learn.projectmanager.com/project-closure#workflow) | [Internally Share](https://learn.projectmanager.com/project-closure#internally) | [Copy the Project](https://learn.projectmanager.com/project-closure#copy) | [Make Template](https://learn.projectmanager.com/project-closure#template) | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Soft Delete](https://learn.projectmanager.com/project-closure#softdelete) | [Permanently Delete](https://learn.projectmanager.com/project-closure#permanent) | [View Project History](https://learn.projectmanager.com/project-closure#history) |   |   *Some features listed below are only available on certain editions, [learn more.](http://app.projectmanager.com/go/pricing)* There comes a time in every project when the final task is completed and you no longer need to keep the project open. When you reach this point in the project, you have several options. Click on the name of the project and you'll see the following project menu:   ![Screen Shot 2023-01-24 at 10.30.42 AM](https://learn.projectmanager.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202023-01-24%20at%2010.30.42%20AM.png?width=258&height=386&name=Screen%20Shot%202023-01-24%20at%2010.30.42%20AM.png) ### Copy the Workflow for Future Projects In the case that you've established a specific [automated workflow](https://learn.projectmanager.com/automation) within the project that you're closing out, you can save it to be used in the future as long as the project hasn't already been deleted.   **Note: Workflow automation is only available on Business and above.** **Need access? [Upgrade your plan today.](http://app.projectmanager.com/go/pricing)**   ![image-Jan-25-2023-04-09-23-9417-PM](https://learn.projectmanager.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-Jan-25-2023-04-09-23-9417-PM.png?width=688&height=241&name=image-Jan-25-2023-04-09-23-9417-PM.png) ### Share the Project Internally If needed, you'll be able to share the project with a team member who's established in the software. Please note that once the project is deleted permanently, the project will no longer be shareable.  ### ![Screen Shot 2023-01-24 at 10.37.59 AM](https://learn.projectmanager.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202023-01-24%20at%2010.37.59%20AM.png?width=492&height=339&name=Screen%20Shot%202023-01-24%20at%2010.37.59%20AM.png) ### Copy the Project If you're going to need another version of the project in the future, you can easily make a copy. Give it a title and add a description. Add a start date and specify the information that you want to be included in the future. [Read more about how to copy projects.](https://learn.projectmanager.com/copying-a-project)   ![Screen Shot 2023-01-24 at 10.46.52 AM](https://learn.projectmanager.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202023-01-24%20at%2010.46.52%20AM.png?width=554&height=632&name=Screen%20Shot%202023-01-24%20at%2010.46.52%20AM.png) ### Save the Project as a Template If you want to use the project as a template, simply give it the name of your choice and specify the information you'd like to include. To save your project as a template, click the name of your project in the top left to open the menu and click "Save as Template." [Read more about custom templates.](https://learn.projectmanager.com/creating-custom-templates)   **Note: Saving projects as templates is only available on Business and above.** **Need access? [Upgrade your plan today.](http://app.projectmanager.com/go/pricing)**   ![Screen Shot 2023-01-24 at 10.55.50 AM](https://learn.projectmanager.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202023-01-24%20at%2010.55.50%20AM.png?width=554&height=473&name=Screen%20Shot%202023-01-24%20at%2010.55.50%20AM.png) ### Soft Delete Projects If you delete a project using the project settings menu, the project is still recoverable via the [Portfolio Projects](https://learn.projectmanager.com/portfolio-projects) page with a status of deleted. It will appear as a light grey color. If needed, you can hard delete the project directly from this page as well.    ![image-1-1](https://learn.projectmanager.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-1-1.png?width=688&height=93&name=image-1-1.png) ### Permanently Delete the Project You can delete the project or any of its data if you no longer need it. Keep in mind that once the project has been deleted, it cannot be undone. [Read more about deleting projects.](https://learn.projectmanager.com/deleting-a-user-or-a-project) ### View Project History You'll also be able to view the project history from the project menu, seeing specific information on who added certain tasks and made adjustments throughout the project life cycle. 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