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How to Change the Epic Name in Jira

Updated on:
May 25, 2026
By:
Madhav Bhandari
Use this interactive demo to learn how to rename an epic directly in your Jira project.

Quick summary

Changing an epic name in Jira takes just a few clicks — select the epic, edit the name field, and confirm the change. This guide walks you through each step so you can rename epics quickly without leaving your project list view.


Steps

  1. In your Jira space, find and select the epic you want to edit.
  2. Tap the name field of the epic to make it editable.
  3. Replace the existing epic name with a new one.
  4. Click the Check icon to confirm the updated name.
  5. The epic name in your Jira space is now successfully changed.

📌 Why this matters

Keeping epic names accurate in Jira is essential for clear sprint planning and backlog organization. Outdated or unclear epic labels cause confusion across agile teams, slowing down prioritization and reporting. Jira's inline epic renaming lets project managers and developers update labels instantly without navigating away from the list view. This small workflow improvement helps teams maintain clean, searchable project structures that scale with their roadmap.
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