Usage of EPICs in Jira Core

[Ingo]

Hi everyone,

I am using Jira Core and want to start creating EPICs to further enhance the task management of my team.

Although I am able to create the Issue Type "Epic", which was a default feature of the software, I can't use it as such. It differs only slightly from regular Tasks and is shown on the Kanban board without any indication. Having previously worked with Jira Software I know that it is possible to generate a different view and work with Epics separate from Tasks.

How can I use Epics in a way, that they are displayed separately from the Kanban board (e.g. in a different tab)?

[Max Foerster - K15t · Accepted solution]

Hi @Ingo ,

the problem here is that you are using Jira Core. Epics are not a feature of Jira Core. They are part of the agile features of Jira Software.

Best, Max

[Ingo]

Hi @Max Foerster - K15t ,

thanks for your quick reply! Do you have any idea or best practice on how I could use similar features (bundling of tasks, separate view)?

Best

Ingo

[Nic Brough -Adaptavist-]

You can add Epics to Jira Core, but they won't behave as Epics from Jira Software do, it's just another issue type.

[Ingo]

@Nic Brough -Adaptavist- , yes, I've noticed! Thanks for the info - I'll go and find a workaround!