# How to Add a Field to a Project in Jira

> To add a field to a project in Jira, navigate to your desired project, select Project settings, and click Fields. Next, click Create field, enter a name, select a type, and click Create.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-add-a-field-to-a-project-in-jira/
Apps: Jira
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a0127243f01ed60a4edd8/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Navigate to your desired project and click on it.
2. Select 'Project settings'.
3. Click 'Fields'.
4. Click 'Create field'.
5. Provide a name for your field and enter it in the empty field.
6. Select a type for your field.
7. Click 'Create'.
8. That's it! You have successfully added a field to a project in Jira.