How to Add a Watcher in Jira
- George Apostolov
How to Add a Watcher in Jira: step-by-step guide
Open your desired project and click on the issue that you want to add a watcher.
In the view details of the issue, click the eye icon to add a watcher.
Select 'Add watchers'.
Enter the name of your preferred watcher.
That's it! You have successfully added a watcher in Jira.
Quick answer: 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.
About this Jira tutorial
Manage issue participants by adding a watcher in Jira. Open an issue, click the eye icon, select add watchers, and enter a name. This guide shows how to add a Watcher in Jira in 5 steps, starting with "Open your desired project and click on the issue that you want to add a watcher" and finishing with "That's it! You have successfully added a watcher 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 Watcher in Jira?
5 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 Acceptance Criteria field in Jira, How to Add Additional Assignee in Jira and How to add approval in jira workflow. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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