How to Add a Subtask to a Story in Jira

Quick summary

Adding a subtask to a Jira story lets teams break down work into smaller, trackable units directly within their project board. This guide walks you through the exact steps to create a subtask in Jira in under a minute.

Steps

1. In your Jira space, find and select the story where you wish to add a new subtask.
2. Scroll down to the Subtask section and click the Add button next to it.
3. Enter a unique subtask name into the provided input field.
4. Click the Create button to proceed.
5. A new subtask will be added to the selected Jira story.