How to add a custom field in Jira

If you want to add a custom field in Jira, you must first be logged in as a user with the global role “Jira Administrator”.

Here’s how to do it:

1. Navigate to Administration > Issues and select Custom Fields and Add
2. For Field Type, select All to see all available types
3. After the selection, click Next
4. Now you can refine the configuration:

5. Click Next and make adjustments such as Change issue type and decide which projects the field type should be applied to.

6. Select Create and you are done

7. After you have created a custom field, you need to select on which screen you want the field to be visible

For those curious about even further custom field options, consider the features available in apps like Awesome Custom Fields on the Atlassian Marketplace. You can start with a free trial to assess its suitability for your project management needs.