How Do Story Points Work in Jira
- George Apostolov
How Do Story Points Work in Jira: step-by-step guide
Open the issue that you want to work with.
In the issue details, click 'Configure'.
Under 'Fields, go to the search bar and enter 'Story points'.
Click 'Story point estimate'.
Select 'Save changes'.
Now, the story points are assigned to that specific issue, and they will contribute to your sprint or project's total points estimation.
Quick answer: 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.
About this Jira tutorial
Assign story point estimates to issues in Jira by configuring fields and saving changes to update your sprint and project totals. This guide covers how Do Story Points Work in Jira in 6 steps, starting with "Open the issue that you want to work with" and finishing with "Now, the story points are assigned to that specific issue, and they will contribute to...". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Jira interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does how Do Story Points Work in Jira take?
6 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your Jira data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Jira. Related guides: How to Access Advanced Roadmaps in Jira, How to Access Confluence from Jira and How to Access Jira Automation. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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