Add a new component

To add a new component to your Jira Softwaresite:

1. From your project’s sidebar, select Project settings > Components. Select Create component.

2. Give the component a meaningful name and description. This description appears as a tooltip when hovering over a component label.

3. There are two optional steps when creating a new component.

   1. Set a component lead. This is usually the team lead responsible for overseeing work associated with the component.

   2. Set a default assignee for issues created with the component. Learn more about the default assignee for components.

4. Select Save.

When you add components to your project, a new Components field appears on your project's issues.