How to Add Due Date in Jira
- George Apostolov
How to Add Due Date in Jira: step-by-step guide
Select your preferred issue and click on it.
Click 'Configure'.
Select 'Due date' to add it in your description fields.
Make sure to enable it as 'Required'.
Click 'Save changes' to confirm.
A notification pops up once you have successfully added the Due date in Jira.
That's it! Due date automatically appears in every task in your projects.
Quick answer: To add a due date in Jira, select your issue, click Configure, and choose Due date for your description fields. Enable it as Required, save your changes, and confirm the success notification so the due date automatically appears in every task.
About this Jira tutorial
Configure Jira to include due dates in your tasks by selecting the issue, updating description fields, and saving your required settings. This guide shows how to add Due Date in Jira in 7 steps, starting with "Select your preferred issue and click on it" and finishing with "That's it! Due date automatically appears in every task in your projects". 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 Due Date in Jira?
7 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 Email in Jira Comment, How to Add Epic Link to Jira Ticket and How to Add Epic to Jira Board. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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