How to Enable Story Points in Jira

George Apostolov
Updated 05 Oct 2026
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How to Enable Story Points in Jira: step-by-step guide

Click on the gear icon in the top-right corner of Jira.
Select 'Issues' under the 'Jira settings' section.
In the left-hand menu under the 'Fields' section, click on 'Custom fields'.
Search for 'Story Points' field in the list.
Click the ellipsis icon for Story Points and select 'Associate to Screens'.
Check the check box and ensure that the field is associated with Story Points.
Click 'Update'.
By following these steps in Jira, you can effectively use Story Points for planning, tracking, and managing their work.

Quick answer: To enable Story Points in Jira, click the gear icon, select Issues, and open Custom fields. Next, search for Story Points, click the ellipsis to Associate to Screens, check the box, and click Update to finish the setup.

About this Jira tutorial

Activate Story Points in Jira by navigating to custom fields, associating the field with screens, and updating to track and plan your work. This guide shows how to enable Story Points in Jira in 8 steps, starting with "Click on the gear icon in the top-right corner of Jira" and finishing with "By following these steps in Jira, you can effectively use Story Points for planning, tr...". 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.