How to Add Epic Link to Jira Ticket
- George Apostolov
How to Add Epic Link to Jira Ticket: step-by-step guide
Go to your Jira account, select a project.
Click your preferred issue and open it.
The only way to add an existing issue to an Epic is to click the 'Add Epic' at the top of the 'Issue View' for the child issue.
After clicking the 'Add Epic', select your preferred epic.
That's it! You have successfully added the epic link to a Jira ticket.
Quick answer: To add an epic link to a Jira ticket, select a project and open your preferred issue in Jira. Next, click 'Add Epic' at the top of the Issue View for the child issue, then select your preferred epic to successfully link it.
About this Jira tutorial
Link an existing issue to an epic in Jira by opening the ticket, clicking Add Epic in the Issue View, and selecting your preferred epic. This guide shows how to add Epic Link to Jira Ticket in 5 steps, starting with "Go to your Jira account, select a project" and finishing with "That's it! You have successfully added the epic link to a Jira ticket". 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 Epic Link to Jira Ticket?
5 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 Epic to Jira Board, How to Add Epic to Sprint in Jira and How to Add Estimate in Jira. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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