Add custom field in Project settings (screen configuration)

In order to add a field to the screen in the Jira classic project, please follow the steps:

• Go to the selected project page and select Project Settings option in the sidebar navigation:
  
  
  
  
• Next, select Screens in sidebar navigation:
  
  
  
  

• On the Screens page, click a name of a screen that you want to configure (depending on the operation and issue type), e.g. a screen for Create issue or View issue operation:
  
  

  You can also see the list of all screens available in Jira by going to Jira Settings > Issues > Screens page.

• On the Configure Screen page add a field (e.g., Checklist Text) to the list:
  
  
  
  

• Test your setup: go to the Create Issue (or View Issue) page and spot the custom field available, e.g.: