How to Add Capacity in Jira

Quick summary

This tutorial shows how to add capacity in Jira Plans by navigating to a plan's Team settings and specifying capacity in hours or story points. Following these steps helps project managers balance team workload and prevent burnout.

Steps

1. In the Jira menu bar, select 'Plans'.
2. Click the relevant plan where you want to manage capacity.
3. Click on the 'Teams' tab to see the teams you've set up.
4. Select the team for which you want to set capacity and click the ellipsis icon.
5. Select 'Team settings' from the menu.
6. In the Capacity section, specify the capacity in terms of hours or story points.
7. Click 'Done' to save your changes.
8. Your team's capacity is now set, ensuring the team is well-utilized without being overworked.