# How to Add Requirements in Jira

> To add requirements in Jira, go to Jira administration via the gear icon, select Issues, and click Add issue type. Name the issue type and click Add. Then, click Create, choose your new issue type from the drop-down menu, select Requirement, fill in the details, and click Create again.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-add-requirements-in-jira/
Apps: Jira
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a2eb2d673bd5aa8e60b5e/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Go to 'Jira administration' by clicking the gear icon.
2. Select 'Issues'.
3. In the 'Issue types' field, click 'Add issue type'.
4. Name your issue type and click 'Add'.
5. Once you have created a new issue type, click 'Create'.
6. Choose the issue type by clicking the drop-down arrow.
7. Select 'Requirement'.
8. Once you're satisfied filling in the details of your requirement issue, click 'Create'.
9. That's it! You have successfully created an issue type for clear tracking of requirements.