# How to Add Estimate in Jira

> To add an estimate in Jira, go to Project Settings, select Features, and enable the Estimation feature. Choose between Story points or time, which automatically adds the Original estimate field to your issues upon initial enablement.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-add-estimate-in-jira/
Apps: Jira
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a2db1d673bd5aa8e5f5e3/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Go to 'Project Settings'.
2. Select 'Features'.
3. Enable the 'Estimation' feature.
4. Once 'Estimation' is enabled, you can select whether to use 'Story points' or 'Time'.
5. When first enabled, the 'Original estimate ' field is automatically added to your issues.