How to Enable Story Points in Jira
- George Apostolov
- 05 Sep 2025
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.
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