How to Add a Blocker in Jira

Quick summary

Adding a blocker in Jira lets teams flag when one ticket is blocked by another, making dependencies visible on the board. Use the Linked Work Items feature to connect issues and keep your project workflow moving.

Steps

1. In your Jira space, find and select the ticket you want to edit.
2. Scroll down to the Linked Work Items section and click Add Linked Work Items.
3. Open the first dropdown menu and select Is Blocked By.
4. Click the input field next to the dropdown and search for the ticket you want to use as a blocker.
5. Click the Link button to apply the changes.
6. The blocker is now added to the selected ticket in your Jira space.