Quick summary
Jira's Estimation feature lets teams track effort using story points or time, and can be enabled directly from Project Settings. Once turned on, the Original Estimate field is automatically added to all issues, giving teams immediate visibility into planned effort.
Steps
- Go to Project Settings from your Jira board.
- Select Features in the Project Settings menu.
- Enable the Estimation feature by toggling it on.
- Choose your preferred estimation unit — Story Points or Time — to measure effort.
- Confirm that the Original Estimate field has been automatically added to your issues.
