How do I create an issue in Jira?
If you are a project manager or team member working on a project that uses Jira, you may need to create an issue in Jira to track a task or bug. Creating an issue in Jira allows you to assign tasks to team members, track progress, and ensure that tasks are completed on time. Knowing how to create an issue in Jira is an important skill for any project manager or team member.
Grace Everwood
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10 steps
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15 seconds
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 "Log in" button in the top right corner
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Enter your login credentials
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Click the "Create" button in the left sidebar
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Select the "Issue" option
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Enter the issue summary in the "Summary" field
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Enter the issue description in the "Description" field
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Select the issue type from the "Issue Type" dropdown menu
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Select the issue priority from the "Priority" dropdown menu
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Click the "Create" button at the bottom of the page