# How to Add Parent Link in Jira

> To add a parent link in Jira, open the issue, click the ellipsis icon, and select Add parent. Next, choose an epic from the drop-down menu to serve as your parent issue, and click Done to confirm your selection.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-add-a-parent-link-in-jira/
Apps: Jira
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a0167243f01ed60a4f30f/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Go to the issue that you want to add a parent link and click the ellipsis icon.
2. From the menu, select 'Add parent'.
3. To choose a parent issue, click the drop-down arrow.
4. Select an epic to be your parent issue.
5. Once you have selected an epic, click 'Done' to confirm.
6. That's it! You have successfully added a parent link in Jira.