How to Add a Custom Field to a Project in Jira

Quick summary

Adding a custom field in Jira lets teams capture project-specific data beyond default issue fields, improving tracking and reporting accuracy. This demo walks through every step — from opening Space Settings to clicking Create Field — so you can extend Jira to fit your workflow.

Steps

1. In your Jira space, go to the top navigation bar and click the More Actions button next to its name.
2. Choose Space Settings from the list of options.
3. Head over to the left-side panel and click Fields.
4. Click Add Field in the top-right corner.
5. Tap Create a New Field to proceed.
6. Fill out the input fields one by one with required information such as Name, Field Type, and Description.
7. Once done, click Create Field.
8. Your new custom field will now be added to your Jira space.