How to Change a Bug to a Story in Jira

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May 11, 2026

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Use this interactive demo to learn how to convert a bug issue into a story in Jira.

Quick summary

This tutorial shows how to change a bug to a story in Jira using the Move issue workflow. Teams managing Scrum or service desk projects can use this method to reclassify issue types without losing existing data.

Steps

Open the bug from your Jira board.
Click the three dots menu in the top right corner and select Move.
If working in a services project, move the bug to a different project that has stories configured, such as a Scrum board.
Choose the new issue type and set it to Story.
Click Next to proceed to the next step.
Update the Status to which the converted issue should be set.
Click Confirm to finish changing the bug to a story.

📌 Why this matters

Being able to convert a bug into a story in Jira is essential for agile teams that need to reclassify issues as requirements evolve. Misclassified issue types can disrupt sprint planning, backlog management, and reporting accuracy. Jira's Move issue workflow lets teams reassign issue types across projects without losing context or field data. This capability keeps boards clean, workflows accurate, and helps teams maintain consistent issue tracking across Scrum and service desk projects.

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