How to link issues in Jira?

September 4, 2025

Here is how to link issues is Jira: 

  1. Open the issue (work item) you want to link.
  2. Click on the “+” button and select “Add connected work” in the dropdown.
  3. Choose the type of linking in the Connected work items box and select the linked work item.

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