How to add a bug issue type to a JIRA project

A step by step walkthrough on adding a Bug issue type to a JIRA project.

Oscar de la Hera Gomez
Written by Oscar de la Hera Gomez
First published on 12/07/2022 at 14:16
Last Updated on 12/07/2022 at 15:09
A flower that represents JIRA with the text "Add Bug Issue Type" beneath it.

A step by step walkthrough on adding a Bug issue type to a JIRA project.

Step One: Open up your JIRA project

A screenshot of a JIRA project.

Login to JIRA and select the project that you would like to add a Bug issue type to.

Step Two: Select Project Settings

A screenshot of a JIRA project with "Project Settings" highlighted.

On the side panel on the left, select Project Settings.

Step Three: Select Issue types

A screenshot of a JIRA projects project settings with "Issue Types" highlighted.

In the window that appears, on the panel on the left, select Issue Types.

Step Four: Select Add issue type

A screenshot of a JIRA projects Issue types screen with "Add Issue Type" highlighted.

In the window that appears, on the panel on the left, select Add issue type.

Step Five: Add Bug Issue Type

A screenshot of the modal that appears when you select add issue type, along with a highlight on "Bug" and the "Add" button.

In the modal that appears, select Bug and then press Add.

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