How to Add Estimate in Jira
- George Apostolov
How to Add Estimate in Jira: step-by-step guide
Go to 'Project Settings'.
Select 'Features'.
Enable the 'Estimation' feature.
Once 'Estimation' is enabled, you can select whether to use 'Story points' or 'Time'.
When first enabled, the 'Original estimate' field is automatically added to your issues.
Quick answer: 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.
About this Jira tutorial
Configure issue estimations in Jira by enabling the feature in project settings and selecting either story points or time tracking. This guide shows how to add Estimate in Jira in 5 steps, starting with "Go to 'Project Settings'" and finishing with "When first enabled, the 'Original estimate ' field is automatically added to your issues". 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 Estimate in Jira?
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 Hours in Jira, How to Add Hyperlink in Jira Comment and How to Add Image in Jira Comment. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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