How to Create a Form in Jira
- George Apostolov
How to Create a Form in Jira: step-by-step guide
Click the gear icon.
Select 'Issues'.
Under 'Fields', click 'Custom fields'.
Click on 'Create Custom Field'.
Select 'Short text'.
Click 'Next'.
Name the field, provide any necessary configurations and click 'Create'.
Assign the custom field to the relevant screens for the project where the form will be used by clicking the the box.
Click 'Update'.
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.
Quick answer: 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.
About this Jira tutorial
Add custom input forms to your issues by configuring short text fields and assigning them to project screens in Jira. This guide shows how to create a Form in Jira in 10 steps, starting with "Click the gear icon" and finishing with "When users create or edit an issue, they will see the custom fields you added. The fiel...". 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 create a Form in Jira?
10 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 Create a Future Sprint in Jira, How to Create a Group in Jira and How to create a jira project. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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