# How to Create a Requirement Traceability Matrix in Jira

> To create a requirement traceability matrix in Jira, click Zephyr Scale on the left-side panel, select Reports, and tap Traceability. Choose Traceability Matrix from the options, configure your settings, and click Generate to instantly build the matrix from your project data.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-create-a-requirement-traceability-matrix-in-jira/
Apps: Jira
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a3800ab56e05a00fddbc7/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Head over to the left-side panel and then click 'Zephyr Scale'.
2. Click the 'Reports' tab afterwards.
3. Subsequently, tap 'Traceability'.
4. Browse the list of options and then select 'Traceability Matrix'.
5. Configure the settings and provide the necessary information.
6. Once done, click 'Generate' to proceed.
7. After completing these steps, the requirement traceability matrix will be instantly created based on the data from your Jira project.