How to Add Epic to Sprint in Jira
- George Apostolov
How to Add Epic to Sprint in Jira: step-by-step guide
Select and open a scrum project.
Go to the Backlog view of your Scrum board.
Locate the stories/tasks that belong to the Epic.
Drag and drop these issues from the backlog into the sprint.
Click 'Start sprint'.
After adding the issues to the sprint, you can monitor the progress of the Epic by tracking the completion of these issues.
Quick answer: To add an epic to a sprint in Jira, open your scrum project and go to the Backlog view. Locate the epic's stories and tasks, drag and drop them from the backlog into the sprint, and click Start sprint. Finally, monitor the epic's progress by tracking the completion of these issues.
About this Jira tutorial
Manage your workflow in Jira by dragging epic issues into the active sprint from the backlog and tracking completion progress efficiently. This guide shows how to add Epic to Sprint in Jira in 6 steps, starting with "Select and open a scrum project" and finishing with "After adding the issues to the sprint, you can monitor the progress of the Epic by trac...". 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 to Sprint in Jira?
6 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 Estimate in Jira, How to Add Hours in Jira and How to Add Hyperlink in Jira Comment. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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