# How to Add Start and End Date in Jira

> To add start and end date in Jira, go to Project Settings and select Issue types. Next, use the search bar to find and click on Start Date, then do the same for End Date. Finally, click Save changes to efficiently manage project timelines directly within the platform.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-add-start-and-end-date-in-jira/
Apps: Jira
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a2ee3d673bd5aa8e60fb3/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Go to the 'Project Settings'.
2. Select 'Issue types'.
3. Go to the search bar, input the 'Start Date' and click on it.
4. Go to the search bar, input the 'End Date' and click on it.
5. Click 'Save changes'.
6. By following these steps, it allows for efficient management of project timelines directly within Jira.