How to Link an Epic to an Initiative in Jira
- George Apostolov
How to Link an Epic to an Initiative in Jira: step-by-step guide
Open your scrum project and go to 'Timeline'.
Navigate to the Epic that you want to link to the Initiative.
In the Epic issue screen, look for the 'Parent Link' field; it should be visible if your hierarchy is set up correctly.
In the 'Parent Link' field, search for and select the Initiative to link the Epic to it.
After selecting the Initiative, the epic will now be linked to the Initiative.
Quick answer: 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.
About this Jira tutorial
Connect epics to initiatives easily in Jira. Open your scrum project timeline and select the parent initiative using the issue screen. This guide shows how to link an Epic to an Initiative in Jira in 5 steps, starting with "Open your scrum project and go to 'Timeline'" and finishing with "After selecting the Initiative, the epic will now be linked to the Initiative". 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 link an Epic to an Initiative 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 Link Jira Tickets to Coda Tasks, How to log time in jira and How to remove users from jira after susepnding. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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