How to Add a Link in the Jira Description

Quick summary

Adding a link to a Jira ticket description lets teams attach relevant URLs directly to issues for faster context and collaboration. This guide walks you through the exact steps to insert and save a hyperlink inside any Jira ticket's description field.

Steps

1. In your Jira space, find and select the ticket you want to edit.
2. Click on the input field directly below the Description section.
3. Click the Link option in the menu bar.
4. Provide the URL and the display text you want to show for the link.
5. Press the Enter or Return key to confirm the link entry.
6. Click Save to apply the changes to the ticket.
7. The link is now added to the description of the selected ticket in your Jira space.