How to Add a Field to a Project in Jira

Quick summary

Adding a custom field to a Jira project lets teams capture structured data on issues beyond the default fields. This guide walks through every step — from opening Project settings to clicking Create — so you can extend your Jira workflow in minutes.

Steps

1. Navigate to your desired Jira project and click on it.
2. Select Project settings from the sidebar menu.
3. Click Fields in the Project settings navigation.
4. Click Create field to start adding a new field.
5. Provide a name for your field and enter it in the name input.
6. Select a field type that matches the data you want to capture.
7. Click Create to save and add the field to your project.
8. Your custom field has been successfully added to the Jira project.