# How to Add a Priority in Jira

> To add a priority in Jira, click Project settings and select Issue types. Next, click the Priority option under Suggested fields and click Save changes. Finally, wait for the confirmation notification to appear, confirming that you can now easily prioritize your issues.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-add-a-priority-in-jira/
Apps: Jira
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a017d243f01ed60a4f484/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Click 'Project settings'.
2. Select 'Issue types'.
3. Under Suggested fields, look for the 'Priority' option and click on it.
4. Once you have added the Priority field, click 'Save changes'.
5. A notification pops up once the priority field has been added.
6. By following these steps, you can easily prioritize your issues using the Priority field.