How can i add a custom field to a bug?

Question

I have created a custom field for bug classification. But I can't seem to add it to the bug reporting window.

When I use "new issue" and select "bug", I get the "configure fields" in the top right of the "Create Issue" window. but the custom field I created does not show up.

All I want to do is add an element to classify bugs to my reporting window.

Andreas Gschwari · Answer

There is a lot to read but I finally managed to get to the part where I can configure the fields for bugs. Thanks for that - not the most user friendly system, everything is nested. I wish, as an admin, I could simply add fields straight away instead of having to go that deep into the settings.

I find that a lot of the documentation also does not match what I see on screen /sigh

Andreas Gschwari · Answer

I don't actually get that "Where is my field" field.

Deniz Oğuz - The Starware · Answer

Jira can show you why this field is not included on the UI. You should see a a link with text "Where is my field". If you click on it, Jira will tell you exactly what you should do.