How to Add Acceptance Criteria field in Jira
- George Apostolov
How to Add Acceptance Criteria field in Jira: step-by-step guide
Click on the gear icon in the top right corner of the screen.
Select 'Issues' under the 'Jira Settings' menu.
In the left-hand sidebar, under 'Fields', click on 'Custom fields'.
Click on the 'Create custom field' button.
Select 'Text Field' the most common choice since acceptance criteria usually involve multiple lines of text.
Click 'Next'.
Provide the field a descriptive name like 'Acceptance Criteria'.
Click 'Create'.
After creating the field, Jira will prompt you to associate it with the screens where you want this field to appear. Select the appropriate screens.
Click 'Update'.
By following these steps, you'll have an 'Acceptance Criteria' field in your Jira issues that can be easily managed and tracked.
Quick answer: To add an Acceptance Criteria field in Jira, click the gear icon, select Issues, and open Custom fields. Create a new Text Field, name it, and click Create. Finally, select the appropriate screens to associate the field with and click Update.
About this Jira tutorial
Create a custom acceptance criteria text field in Jira and associate it with your project screens by following these simple setup steps. This guide shows how to add Acceptance Criteria field in Jira in 11 steps, starting with "Click on the gear icon in the top right corner of the screen" and finishing with "By following these steps, you'll have an 'Acceptance Criteria' field in your Jira issue...". 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 Acceptance Criteria field in Jira?
11 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 Additional Assignee in Jira, How to add approval in jira workflow and How to Add Blocked Status in Jira. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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