How to Add Status Category in Jira
- George Apostolov
How to Add Status Category in Jira: step-by-step guide
Go to the Jira Administration section by clicking the gear icon in the upper-right corner.
Select 'Issues' from the dropdown menu.
Under the 'Issue Attributes' menu, select 'Statuses'.
Click 'Add status'.
Name your status and add a description.
Select a category by clicking the drop-down arrow.
Click 'Add' to confirm changes.
That's it! You have successfully added a status category in Jira.
Quick answer: 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.
About this Jira tutorial
Create a new status category in Jira by navigating to issue attributes in administration settings, entering your details, and saving. This guide shows how to add Status Category in Jira in 8 steps, starting with "Go to the Jira Administration section by clicking the gear icon in the upper-right corner" and finishing with "That's it! You have successfully added a status category in Jira". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Jira interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to add Status Category in Jira?
8 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your Jira data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Jira. Related guides: How to Add a Status to a Column in Jira, How to Add a Story to an Epic in Jira and How to Add a Watcher in Jira. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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