How to Flag a Story in Jira
- George Apostolov
How to Flag a Story in Jira: step-by-step guide
Open your Scrum project, go to 'Backlog'.
Select the story that you want to flag and view its details.
Click the ellipsis icon to open more actions.
Select 'Add flag'.
That's it! You have successfully flagged your story in Jira.
Quick answer: To flag a story in Jira, open your Scrum project backlog, select the story to view its details, click the ellipsis icon for more actions, and then select Add flag to complete the process.
About this Jira tutorial
Flag important issues quickly in Jira by opening your backlog, selecting the story details, and applying a flag through the more actions menu. This guide shows how to flag a Story in Jira in 5 steps, starting with "Open your Scrum project, go to 'Backlog'" and finishing with "That's it! You have successfully flagged your story in Jira". 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.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to flag a Story in Jira?
5 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your Jira data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Jira. Related guides: How to Flag an Issue in Jira, How to generate report from jira dashboard and How to get jira admin access. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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