# How to create an epic in jira

> To create an epic in Jira, go to the Board, enable the Epic Panel via View Settings, and click Create Epic to name it. Add issues by dragging them onto the Epic tile or using the issue's three-dot menu under Parent.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-create-an-epic-in-jira/
Apps: Jira
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a3900ab56e05a00fdf2f0/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Go to Board in the left sidebar.
2. Click on View Settings on the right.
3. Enable the Epic Panel from the dropdown.
4. Click on +Create Epic in the Epic panel.
5. Provide a relevant name and hit Enter/Return on your keyboard.
6. Click on the little arrow to unravel the Epic tile.
7. Click and hold the issue you want to add to the epic.
8. Then drag and drop it to the Epic tile to add it to the Epic.
9. You will now be able to see the Epic name reflect on the relevant issue.
10. You can also click on the three-dot menu> Parent> [Epic Name] to add the issue to the epic.