How to create a bug in Jira
September 12, 2025
Here’s a quick guide on how to create a bug in Jira:
- Open either a board view or any other. Click to create a new work item.
- Choose to apply a work type. In the drop-down select Bug.
- If Bug is not an option, choose Manage type.
- In the project settings choose to Add work type. You will see Bug as an option to add.
- Add Bug work type and add required fields like priority, estimate, etc.
- Now when creating a work type you can definitely choose Bug as a work type.