How do you show user story dependencies in Jira?

[Paige Fordice]

Is there any functionality to link user stories to show dependencies?

[Macys Platform Architect]

Stories can be linked ... it is a feature of JIRA.

[Paige Fordice]

Yes, I found the linking option, but can one show that User Story A must be done before User Story B? Or is that simply noted in the narrative, or part of backlog grooming and sprint planning? The options under linking didn't seem to offer much. 

Thank you.

[Macys Platform Architect]

Do not use "relates to" -- use "Is blocked by".

[Paige Fordice]

Thanks!

[Thomas Schlegel]

But be aware - "Is blocked by" does not technically block the issue. It's just a name of the link and a hint for the viewer.

[Nic Brough -Adaptavist-]

Start with issue linking, they're directional (e.g. X blocks Y, Y is blocked by X), you can define your own link types, and there's some reporting that can help you with them too

[Paige Fordice]

great, thanks