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title: "Manage periods"
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This document outlines how to manage periods in OKR for Jira. Periods define the timeframe for which you set and track your Objectives and Key Results.

### Accessing Period Settings

1. Navigate to the **Settings** tab.
2. Click on **Periods** in the side menu.

### Managing Custom Periods

The "Your custom periods" section displays all custom periods created by you or your colleagues. You can edit the name, start date, and end date of any custom period. 

> ⚠️ **Important notes:**
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> ⚠️ - Changes to a custom period affect all OKRs using that period.
> ⚠️ - Deleting a custom period removes it from all associated OKRs.

### Managing Default Periods

The "Default Periods" section displays periods generated by the system. These cannot be edited, but you can hide a period from view by clicking the **eye** icon next to a period. This doesn't delete the period, just carries it to the end of the list.