Create New Link Type - v7.1.2.5

To create a new link type, do the following as system administrator:

  1. In the JIRA Administration menu, select System.
  2. Select Issue Linking from the "Issue Features" section in the sidebar on the left.
    The following dialog is displayed:
  3. Make sure that issue linking is "on". Otherwise click Activate.
  4. To create a new link type, enter the following information:
    • Name
    • Outward Link Description
    • Inward Link Description
    Then click Add.
  5. To edit or delete a listed link type, click Edit respectively Delete.