How to add priority in Jira

September 12, 2025

 

Here is how to add priority in Jira:

  1. Make sure you have Priority field added to the work types
  2. Go to project settings, select the required work type and move Priority field to be added
  3. Then you can set priority inside a work item or through the three-dot menu

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