Map field configurations to work types

This page refers to fields that can be used in any project, and requires Jira administrator permission.

Fields in team-managed projects

 

After you create a field configuration scheme (or identified the one you want to edit), you can now set it up to show different sets of fields based on work types.

We're making some big changes to Fields in Jira. See our update in the Jira Admin Community space.

Field configuration and scheme size limits are coming in February 2026

Jira will limit the number of fields and work types that can be used in a project to improve performance and reliability of large sites from February 2026.

Field configurations will be capped at 700 fields. Schemes will be capped at 150 work types per scheme.

When you view a field configuration scheme, you’ll always see at least one entry called Default, which serves as a catch-all for work types that aren’t mapped to specific screens.

To change the default field configuration in your scheme:

  1. From the detailed view of your field configuration scheme, select Edit on the same row as the Default entry.

  2. Using the Field configuration dropdown menu, select what you’d like your default set of fields to be.

  3. Select Update when you’re done.

To map a field configuration to specific work types:

  1. From the detailed view of your field configuration scheme, select Associate a Work Type with a Field Configuration.

  2. In the modal that opens, select:

    1. a work type using the Work type menu

    2. which group of fields you want to appear on that work type using the Field configuration menu

  3. When you’re done, use Add to save your changes.

Work types can only have one configuration associated to them. Once you select one, it’ll be removed from the Work type menu.

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