# How Do Story Points Work in Jira

> To assign story points in Jira, open the target issue and click Configure in the issue details. Search for Story points under Fields, select Story point estimate, and save changes to update your sprint or project total points estimation.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-do-story-points-work-in-jira/
Apps: Jira
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a005a243f01ed60a4e050/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Open the issue that you want to work with.
2. In the issue details, click 'Configure'.
3. Under 'Fields, go to the search bar and enter 'Story points'.
4. Click 'Story point estimate'.
5. Select 'Save changes'.
6. Now, the story points are assigned to that specific issue, and they will contribute to your sprint or project's total points estimation.