How do I display Issue ID column in Searches?

[Tim Kikke]

I want to display the unique issue ID so we can reference this when interacting with customers and also for use when composing reports. I can't seem to find and display the field. This should be the unique issue ID.

[Nic Brough -Adaptavist- · Accepted solution]

It's called "Key" in the list of fields on the navigator. It's usually there by default, and most built-in reports that list issues include the key automatically.

[Tim Kikke]

thanks! That's the one! I couldn't find reference to it anywhere and it wasn't displaying on any of my views, even in JIRA Service Desk.

[owenboyle]

Weird that the thing is called "Issue ID" everywhere except when you want to search using it, then it is called "Key"...

[Todd Foley]

what doesn't help is that you can sort by 'id' but you can't use find a column marked 'id'. no where is this referenced, id should be id should be id..no exceptions. if you have to make a  UI that translates id to key, that's a twenty minute investment into your product that will help.

[Nic Brough -Adaptavist-]

Id and issue key are different things in Jira.  Do not confuse them.