How to add approval in jira workflow
- George Apostolov
How to add approval in jira workflow: step-by-step guide
Go to Project settings (left sidebar) on your service project.
Go to Workflows.
Hit Edit workflows
Select the area in the flow where you want to add the approval.
Check and enable Include approval step.
Define the number of approvers and Add approvers and source.
Set rules: What happens to the card when Approved, what happens when Rejected.
Hit Publish Draft.
Quick answer: To add approval in jira workflow in Jira, open Project settings, go to Workflows, and hit Edit workflows. Select the flow area, enable Include approval step, define approvers, and set rules for Approved and Rejected. Finally, hit Publish Draft.
About this Jira tutorial
Configure approval steps in your Jira workflow by editing the flow, setting approvers, defining rules, and publishing the draft. This guide shows how to add approval in jira workflow in 8 steps, starting with "Go to Project settings (left sidebar) on your service project" and finishing with "Hit Publish Draft". 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 approval in jira workflow?
8 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 Blocked Status in Jira, How to Add Bug in Jira and How to Add Calendar in Jira. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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