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How to Create a Subtask Under a Story in Jira

Updated on:
May 25, 2026
By:
Madhav Bhandari
Use this interactive demo to learn how to add a subtask under a story in Jira.

Quick summary

Creating a subtask under a story in Jira lets teams break work into smaller, trackable units directly within their project board. This guide walks you through selecting a story, using the Add Subtask button, and saving the new work item in just a few clicks.


Steps

  1. In your Jira space, find and select the story you want to edit.
  2. Navigate to the Subtasks section and click Add Subtask.
  3. Type the description of the subtask into the provided input field.
  4. Click the Enter icon to save the changes.
  5. The new subtask will be created and listed under the selected story in your Jira space.

📌 Why this matters

Jira subtasks allow agile teams to decompose user stories into granular, assignable work items without losing the parent-child relationship in the backlog. This keeps sprint planning accurate, improves task ownership, and gives project managers clear visibility into progress at every level. By mastering subtask creation directly within a story, teams reduce context-switching and keep all related work organized in one place. This feature is essential for any Scrum or Kanban team managing complex deliverables in Jira.
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