How to Change Epic Link in Jira
- George Apostolov
How to Change Epic Link in Jira: step-by-step guide
Navigate to your desired project, click on it.
Locate and open the issue that you want to update.
Click the pencil icon next to the 'Epic Link' field.
Change the epic link by selecting a new epic from the dropdown menu.
That's it! You have successfully changeD the epic link in Jira.
Quick answer: To update an epic link in Jira, navigate to your project and open the target issue. Click the pencil icon next to the Epic Link field, then select a new epic from the dropdown menu to save your changes.
About this Jira tutorial
Quickly update the epic link for any issue in Jira by selecting a new epic from the field dropdown menu in your project. This guide shows how to change Epic Link in Jira in 5 steps, starting with "Navigate to your desired project, click on it" and finishing with "That's it! You have successfully changeD the epic link in Jira". 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 change Epic Link 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 Change Filter Query in Jira Board, How to change issue type in jira and How to Change Jira Email Notifications. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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