# How to Add Blocked Status in Jira

> To add a blocked status in Jira, click the gear icon, navigate to Issues in Jira Settings, and access Statuses under Issue Attributes. Click Add Status, enter the name and optional description, select a category, and click Add to save the new status for your project.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-add-blocked-status-in-jira/
Apps: Jira
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a2ca0a98365d08656ffac/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Click the gear icon in the top-right corner.
2. Navigate to 'Issues' under 'Jira Settings'.
3. In the Issues settings, go to the 'Statuses' section under 'Issue Attributes'.
4. Click on 'Add Status'.
5. Enter the name and optionally a description.
6. Select a category for the status.
7. Save the new status by clicking 'Add'.
8. After following these steps, the 'Blocked' status should now be available for use in your Jira project.