How do I add a priority to an issue in Jira?
If you are a project manager or team leader, you may need to add a priority to an issue in Jira in order to ensure that the most important tasks are completed first. By assigning a priority to an issue, you can ensure that the team is focusing on the most important tasks and that the project is progressing in the right direction. Additionally, assigning a priority to an issue can help you to track progress and identify any potential issues that may arise.
Grace Everwood
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Atlassian
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Go to [https://www.atlassian.com/software/jira](https://www.atlassian.com/software/jira)
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Click the "Issues" tab in the top navigation bar.
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Select the issue you want to add a priority to.
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Click the "More" dropdown menu in the top right corner of the issue.
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Select "Priority" from the dropdown menu.
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Click the "Priority" field to open the dropdown menu.
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Select the priority you want to assign to the issue.
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Click the "Update" button to save the changes.