How to Add Additional Assignee in Jira
- George Apostolov
How to Add Additional Assignee in Jira: step-by-step guide
Click on the gear icon in the top right corner.
Select 'Issues'.
In the 'Fields' section, click 'Custom Fields'.
Click 'Create custom field'.
Select the field type 'User Picker (multiple users)'.
Click 'Next'.
Name your field and click 'Create'.
Configure the field to appear on the appropriate issue types and screens by selecting the checkboxes.
Once selected, click 'Update'.
Once the field is set up, users can add multiple people to the custom 'Additional Assignees' field while leaving the main 'Assignee' field for the primary responsible person.
Quick answer: To add multiple assignees in Jira, click the gear icon, select Issues, and open Custom Fields. Create a User Picker multiple users field, name it, configure screen checkboxes, and click Update to enable adding multiple people while keeping the main assignee.
About this Jira tutorial
Set up a custom multiple user field in Jira to assign extra people to issues alongside the primary responsible person. This guide shows how to add Additional Assignee in Jira in 10 steps, starting with "Click on the gear icon in the top right corner" and finishing with "Once the field is set up, users can add multiple people to the custom 'Additional Assig...". 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 Additional Assignee in Jira?
10 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 approval in jira workflow, How to Add Blocked Status in Jira and How to Add Bug in Jira. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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