How do I add a value to a custom field dropdown list?

[David Rucktaschel]

I have a custom field that includes dropdown value options; I forget how to add a new value to the list.  Please advise.  Thx, Dave

[Ste Wright · Accepted solution]

Hi @David Rucktaschel

You'll need to be a Site Admin - then follow these steps:

• Go to the Jira Settings cog icon (lower-left corner on the navigation bar)
• Select Issues > Custom Fields
• Locate your custom field, press the options button (3-dots) and choose Configure
• Press Edit Options in the configuration screen and add your new options

Ste

[David Rucktaschel]

Hi Stephen - Thank-you for your prompt reply.  Now I know why I was confused; the organization I work for has created an Agile/JIRA Administration team and I no longer have Site Admin rights.  Thx, Dave

[Paula Cruickshank]

which is a ridiculous set-up. We have the same. I have project admin access but not Jira admin access. EVERY TIME I need to amend the possible values in a drop-down list, I have to raise a ticket and wait for the Jira team to do the change. In the meantime, things get stuck.. This should be configurable at project level by project admins!