# How to add checkbox in jira description

> To add a checkbox field in Jira, go to Settings, select Issues, and open Custom fields. Click Create custom field, choose Checkboxes as the field type, enter a Name and desired Options, and hit Create.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-add-checkbox-in-jira-description/
Apps: Jira, Descript
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a2ceba98365d0865703c1/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Go to Settings (gear icon) on the top right.
2. Select Issues from the dropdown.
3. Go to Custom fields in the left pane.
4. Hit Create custom field on the top right.
5. Select Checkboxes as your field type.
6. Give a Name and add the Options you want to display. Hit Create .