How to Add a Story to an Epic in Jira
- George Apostolov
How to Add a Story to an Epic in Jira: step-by-step guide
Go to the epic issue that you want to add stories to.
Click on 'Add a child issue'.
Select 'Story' as the issue type.
Search by issue key or title, and it will be added to the epic.
Click 'Add'.
That's it! You have successfully added a story to an epic in Jira.
Quick answer: To add a story to an epic in Jira, navigate to the target epic issue, click 'Add a child issue', and select 'Story'. Next, search for the story by issue key or title, and finally click 'Add' to attach it to the epic.
About this Jira tutorial
Easily link stories to epics in Jira by selecting the child issue option, choosing the story type, and searching by title or key. This guide shows how to add a Story to an Epic in Jira in 6 steps, starting with "Go to the epic issue that you want to add stories to" and finishing with "That's it! You have successfully added a story to an epic 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 a Story to an Epic in Jira?
6 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 Watcher in Jira, How to Add Acceptance Criteria field in Jira and How to Add Additional Assignee in Jira. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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