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How to Change the Bug to Story in Jira

Updated on:
May 25, 2026
By:
Madhav Bhandari
Use this interactive demo to learn how to convert a bug issue into a story in Jira.

Quick summary

In Jira, you can change a bug to a story using the Change Work Type menu without losing issue data. This step-by-step process takes under a minute and helps teams keep their backlog accurately categorized.


Steps

  1. In your Jira space, find and select the bug you want to convert.
  2. Tap the Change Work Type menu beside the issue key.
  3. Choose Story from the list of available work type options.
  4. Fill out the required fields with the corresponding details, then tap Next.
  5. Click Confirm to agree to the terms and proceed with the work type change.
  6. The selected bug in your Jira space will now be converted to a story.

📌 Why this matters

Being able to change a bug to a story in Jira is essential for agile teams that need to reclassify issues as requirements evolve during a sprint. Jira's Change Work Type feature lets project managers and developers update issue types without losing existing data, keeping the backlog clean and accurately prioritized. This capability reduces manual rework and ensures that issue tracking reflects the true nature of each task. Teams using Jira for software development benefit from accurate work type classification, which directly improves sprint planning, reporting, and velocity tracking.
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