# How to Link an Epic to an Initiative in Jira

> To link an Epic to an Initiative in Jira, open your scrum project Timeline, locate the Epic, and use the Parent Link field to search for and select the target Initiative.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-link-an-epic-to-an-initiative-in-jira/
Apps: Jira
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a47d2ab56e05a00ff25f4/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Open your scrum project and go to 'Timeline'.
2. Navigate to the Epic that you want to link to the Initiative.
3. In the Epic issue screen, look for the 'Parent Link' field; it should be visible if your hierarchy is set up correctly.
4. In the 'Parent Link' field, search for and select the Initiative to link the Epic to it.
5. After selecting the Initiative, the epic will now be linked to the Initiative.