# How to Enable Story Points in Jira

> 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.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-enable-story-points-in-jira/
Apps: Jira
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a3d6aab56e05a00fe4e93/preview?step=1

## Steps

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