How to add issue key to Jira subtasks display

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It is possible to configure what information is displayed for subtasks in a table via Jira Advanced Settings (Settings -> System -> General Configuration -> Advanced Settings), look for jira.table.cols.subtasks option, and add issuekey to the list of fields displayed to make the key appear.

Updated on April 8, 2025

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