Linked issues not visible after linking

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Summary

Linked issues are not visible after linking them successfully.

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Environment

Jira Cloud: Company-managed projects

Cause

The Linked issues field is set to Hidden in theField Configuration associated with the project.

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Solution

The Linked issue field should not be hidden in the field configuration to be able to view the Linked issues on the issue view screen. A Jira administrator will need to edit the Field Configuration associated with the project and set the Linked issues field to Show. See also documentation in Specify field behavior.

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Ensure that the Linked issues field is added to the Screens associated with the project to be able to link issues with one another. 

Updated on April 8, 2025

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