How to Add Bug in Jira
- George Apostolov
How to Add Bug in Jira: step-by-step guide
Go to your Jira dashboard and in the top navigation bar, click the 'Create' button.
In the 'Create Issue' screen, select the appropriate project from the 'Project' dropdown.
In the 'Issue Type' dropdown, select 'Bug'.
In the 'Summary', provide a clear, concise title for the bug.
Fill in the bug details such as custom form, severity, root cause and resolution.
Once you’ve filled out all the necessary fields, click the 'Create' button to save the bug.
Click 'View issue', the bug will now appear in the backlog or issue list for the selected project.
Following this process ensures that bugs are properly documented and assigned, helping your team address and fix issues efficiently.
Quick answer: To add a bug in Jira, click the 'Create' button in the top navigation bar, select your project, and choose 'Bug' as the issue type. Next, enter a summary, fill in details like custom form, severity, root cause, and resolution, and click 'Create' to save. Finally, click 'View issue' to see it in your backlog or issue list.
About this Jira tutorial
Document and assign software bugs efficiently in Jira by creating issues, specifying project details, and adding critical resolution data. This guide shows how to add Bug in Jira in 8 steps, starting with "Go to your Jira dashboard and in the top navigation bar, click the 'Create' button" and finishing with "Following this process ensures that bugs are properly documented and assigned, helping...". 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 Bug in Jira?
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 Calendar in Jira, How to Add Capacity in Jira and How to Add Category in Jira. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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