How to Create a Form in Jira

Quick summary

Creating a form in Jira is done by adding custom fields to your project's issue screens, allowing teams to capture structured input every time an issue is created or edited. This step-by-step walkthrough covers navigating Jira's admin settings, creating a custom field, and assigning it to the right screens.

Steps

1. Click the gear icon to open Jira's admin settings.
2. Select 'Issues' from the admin menu.
3. Under 'Fields', click 'Custom fields'.
4. Click 'Create Custom Field' to start building a new field.
5. Select 'Short text' as the field type.
6. Click 'Next' to proceed to field configuration.
7. Name the field, provide any necessary configurations, and click 'Create'.
8. Assign the custom field to the relevant screens for the project where the form will be used by clicking the checkbox.
9. Click 'Update' to save the screen assignments.
10. When users create or edit an issue, they will see the custom fields you added — the field acts as a form where users can input specific information.