How to Group Epics in Jira
- George Apostolov
How to Group Epics in Jira: step-by-step guide
Open an epic you want to group.
In the issue detail view, find the 'Labels' field.
Add a label that represents the group.
Apply the same label to other epics that you want to group together.
Go to the 'Issues' located at the left-hand of the main menu.
Select 'More'.
Search for the 'Label' filter.
Select the label to find all the epics.
Click 'Save filter'.
You can save this filter and add it to a Jira dashboard, allowing you to view and manage grouped epics easily.
Quick answer: To group epics in Jira, open an epic, add a group label to the 'Labels' field, and apply that same label to other epics. Next, go to 'Issues', select 'More', search for the label filter, choose your label to find the epics, and click 'Save filter' to view and manage them easily.
About this Jira tutorial
Organize your Jira epics by adding shared labels and saving custom filters to easily view and manage related project work on your dashboard. This guide shows how to group Epics in Jira in 10 steps, starting with "Open an epic you want to group" and finishing with "You can save this filter and add it to a Jira dashboard, allowing you to view and manag...". 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 group Epics in Jira?
10 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 Integrate Aha with Jira, How to Integrate Airtable with Jira and How to Integrate Asana with Jira. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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