How to create user stories in Jira
September 4, 2025
Here is a quick guide on how to create user stories in Jira:
- Click to create a work item on the board view. You’ll see a small box to choose the work item type.
- If Story is not an option, choose Manage work types.
- Go to Project settings and select Add a work type. Choose to add a Story.
- Now you can edit what data stories will keep. Add all necessary fields and save.
- Now you can create stories by selecting the right work type.
- Stories can be created in any view in Jira.