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How to add watchers in Jira?

To add watchers in Jira and keep all stakeholders informed, follow these simple steps:

  1. Open the desired ticket in Jira.
  2. On the right side of the ticket details, you will find the “Watch” button.
  3. Click on the “Watch” button to expand the options.

4. Choose “Add me” to add yourself as a watcher, or select “Add someone else” to add specific team members or interest groups.

5. If you want to add another Jira user, start typing their name in the search field and select the corresponding user from the suggestions.

6. Once you have added all the desired watchers, click on “Update” to save the changes.

By adding watchers to your Jira tickets, you ensure that relevant team members stay informed about any changes, discussions, or progress related to the ticket.


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