how do I add approval dates

[Darren Weaver]

I would like to be able to see when a particular issue is approved by a particular entity.  For example, system owner approved- then the date.

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[Nic Brough -Adaptavist-]

The simplest approach to this is to add new custom date fields, one for each approval you want to catch.  Place them on the issue "view" screen, but not create or edit.

Next install the JIRA Suite Utilities add-on

Now go over your workflow and for each approval you want to catch, add a post-function to the transition.  The JIRA Suite utilities gives you the "update custom field" post function, which, if you select a date or date/time field, gives you a config box, into which you can paste %%CURRENT_DATETIME%% - that string tells the function to use "now" when the function runs. 

There are other add-ons which can set the field, but the JSU is free, well supported, and works on both Cloud and Server,

JIRA will move all the dates into the date section in your view screenshot.

[Steven F Behnke]

Thanks Nic, this is perfect.

[Darren Weaver]

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[Steven F Behnke]

Can you show us your custom workflow? This shouldn't be a problem at all but we're flying in the dark unless you show us what your current setup has been configured as.