How to change issue type in Jira?

September 5, 2025

 

Here is a quick guide on how to change issue type in Jira:

  1. Navigate to the issue in any Jira view. Open it and find the icon with the current work (issue) type. 
  2. Click on it to change the work type. You can choose one of the suggested options in the dropdown.
  3. If the desired work item is not available, click Add work type.
  4. Choose the work item you are missing.
  5. Now it’s available in the dropdown and you can apply it.

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