# How to Add a Flag in Jira

> To add a flag in Jira, navigate to the target issue, click the ellipsis icon in the issue details, and select 'Add flag' from the dropdown menu to mark the issue with a visual red flag icon.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-add-a-flag-in-jira/
Apps: Jira
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a0129243f01ed60a4ee09/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Navigate to the issue where you want to add a flag.
2. In the issue details, click the ellipsis icon.
3. From the dropdown, select 'Add flag'.
4. After clicking the 'Add a flag' option, this will add a visual flag usually shown as a small red flag icon next to the issue, marking it as flagged for attention.