How to create a story in jira
- George Apostolov
How to create a story in jira: step-by-step guide
Hit Create on your Kanban board.
Choose the Issue type: Story.
You can add Summary like any other issue. The story will go in the Description section
Note: A user story is an informal, general explanation of a software feature written from the perspective of the end user or customer.
Follow this format: As a <type of user>, I want <some goal > so that <some reason>.
Choose Priority appropriately and select a Team.
Attach a Label to the story and hit Create.
You will see the prompt saying your issue is created.
Quick answer: To create a story in Jira, hit Create on your Kanban board, choose the Story issue type, and add your summary. Fill in the description using the user story format, choose a priority and team, attach a label, and hit Create to finish.
About this Jira tutorial
Add user stories to your Kanban board in Jira by configuring issue details, formats, priorities, and labels. This guide shows how to create a story in jira in 8 steps, starting with "Hit Create on your Kanban board" and finishing with "You will see the prompt saying your issue is created". 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 story in jira?
8 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 team in jira, How to Create a Test Cycle in Jira and How to Create a Test Plan in Jira. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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