Easy Tech TutsHow to Link Jira Ticket to Another Ticket & Add Related Work Easily 2026
By Impran M N
Related bugs, dependent tasks, and duplicate stories are easy to lose track of if your Jira tickets aren't connected. This guide covers how to link one Jira ticket to another so dependencies and related work are visible at a glance.
01Open the ticket you want to link from
Go into the Jira issue where you want to add a connection to another ticket.
02Access the link options
Use the link issue option inside the ticket to open the list of available link types.
03Choose the right link type
Pick from options like blocks, relates to, or duplicates depending on how the two tickets actually relate to each other.
04Select the related ticket
Search for and select the other Jira ticket you want to connect, then confirm the link.
05Track dependencies going forward
Use the linked tickets to keep an eye on blockers and related work as you move issues through your Agile board.
Frequently asked questions
What's the difference between 'blocks' and 'relates to'?
'Blocks' indicates one ticket must be resolved before the other can proceed, while 'relates to' is a looser connection without a strict dependency.
Can I link tickets across different projects?
Yes, Jira allows linking issues across projects as long as you have permission to view both tickets.
Can I unlink tickets later?
Yes, you can remove a link at any time from the same links section where you created it.
Do linked tickets automatically update each other's status?
No, linking only shows the relationship; each ticket's status still needs to be updated independently.
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