How to Add a Checklist in Jira

Quick summary

Adding a checklist in Jira requires installing a checklist app from the Jira App Store and then adding checklist items directly inside any issue from the Backlog. Once installed, the checklist section appears on every issue, letting teams track subtasks without creating child tickets.

Steps

1. Navigate to Apps from the nav bar (found under More).
2. Click Explore more apps to open the Jira App Store.
3. Search for Checklists in the search bar and enable the Free for all items checkbox.
4. Select a checklist app from the search results.
5. Click Install to add the app to your Jira project.
6. Return to the Backlog and open any issue or card.
7. Scroll down to find the checklist app section inside the issue.
8. Add your checklist items within the Checklist section.
9. Your checklist items are now saved and visible on the issue.