How can we add custom Status in JIRA

Question

Hi ,

We are required to add Custom Status in JIRA.

There are some predefined Status available - To Do / In Progress / Review / Done etc.

Now we need to add On Hold / Need Discussion etc. values in the Status field.

How can we achieve this?

Or if we add a Custom field can we bring that in the main dashboard search screen.

Please help with the above questions.

Thanks in advance.

Prashant Kulkarni_uxrdc4 · Answer

Thanks Mark. Will try the suggested option.

Mark Segall · Answer

Hi @Prashant Kulkarni and welcome to the community!

You can manage statuses here (you need to be Jira Admin to configure):

INSTANCE.atlassian.net/secure/admin/ViewStatuses.jspa

You can also add custom fields, but if this is a legitimate part of your workflow, status would make the most sense.