# How to Create a Form in Jira

> To create a form in Jira, click the gear icon, select Issues, and click Custom fields. Create a Short text field, configure it, click Create, and assign it to project screens. Finally, click Update to make the new input field visible when users create or edit issues.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-create-a-form-in-jira/
Apps: Jira
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a36eaab56e05a00fdbfdb/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Click the gear icon.
2. Select 'Issues'.
3. Under 'Fields', click 'Custom fields'.
4. Click on 'Create Custom Field'.
5. Select 'Short text'.
6. Click 'Next'.
7. Name the field, provide any necessary configurations and click 'Create'.
8. Assign the custom field to the relevant screens for the project where the form will be used by clicking the the box.
9. Click 'Update'.
10. When users create or edit an issue, they will see the custom fields you added. The field will act as a form where users can input specific information.