How to approve jira ticket
- George Apostolov
How to approve jira ticket: step-by-step guide
Open the Jira ticket.
Change the status of your ticket to Review (or the Approval stage)
As an Approver, head over to the Approvals tab.
Open the ticket that needs approval.
You can add additional Approvers by hitting Add Approvers in the right column.
In the Approvals section, hit Approve.
Quick answer: To approve a ticket, open the Jira issue and change its status to Review or the Approval stage. As an Approver, navigate to the Approvals tab, open the ticket, add optional approvers in the right column if needed, and click Approve in the Approvals section.
About this Jira tutorial
Approve Jira tickets quickly by updating the status, navigating to the Approvals tab, adding optional approvers, and submitting your approval. This guide shows how to approve jira ticket in 6 steps, starting with "Open the Jira ticket" and finishing with "In the Approvals section, hit Approve ". 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 approve jira ticket?
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 Archive a Jira Project, How to Archive Epics in Jira and How to Archive Issues in Jira. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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