# How to Add Status Category in Jira

> To add a status category in Jira, open the Administration section via the gear icon, select Issues, and choose Statuses under Issue Attributes. Click Add status, enter a name and description, select a category from the dropdown menu, and click Add to confirm your changes.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-add-a-status-category-in-jira/
Apps: Jira
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a01a7243f01ed60a4f7a4/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Go to the Jira Administration section by clicking the gear icon in the upper-right corner.
2. Select 'Issues' from the dropdown menu.
3. Under the 'Issue Attributes' menu, select 'Statuses'.
4. Click 'Add status'.
5. Name your status and add a description.
6. Select a category by clicking the drop-down arrow.
7. Click 'Add' to confirm changes.
8. That's it! You have successfully added a status category in Jira.