# How to Add a Watcher in Jira

> To add a watcher in Jira, open your desired project and click on the target issue. View the issue details, click the eye icon, and select 'Add watchers'. Finally, enter the name of your preferred watcher to complete the process.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-add-a-watcher-in-jira/
Apps: Jira
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a01de243f01ed60a4fbf7/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Open your desired project and click on the issue that you want to add a watcher.
2. In the view details of the issue, click the eye icon to add a watcher.
3. Select 'Add watchers'.
4. Enter the name of your preferred watcher.
5. That's it! You have successfully added a watcher in Jira.