# How to Create New Release in Jira

> To create a new release in Jira, navigate to your project from the dashboard, click 'Releases' in the sidebar, and select 'Create version'. Next, enter the release details including name, dates, and description, then click 'Save' to finish creating and managing your versioned deployments.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-create-new-release-in-jira/
Apps: Jira
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a39f2ab56e05a00fe0bd3/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. From the Jira dashboard, go to the project for which you want to create a release.
2. In the left-hand sidebar, click on 'Releases'.
3. Click the 'Create version' button at the top right.
4. Fill in the release details such as release name, start date, release date and description.
5. Once you've filled in the necessary information, click 'Save'.
6. By following these steps, you can create and manage releases in Jira, allowing your team to track progress and manage versioned deployments.