Option to add links while creating issues

[Tommy Quitt]

Hi,

My users would want to include external links (for example to Trello items, Google Docs, production website) in the "create" screen of issues (say user stories).

What's the best way to do that?

Thanks,

Tommy

[Jack Brickey]

Tommy, you can add a custom field (type url) and add it to the Create screen for the project where this is needed. Note if the project is sharing a create screen you will want to copy it and make one specific for the project, otherwise all projects using that screen will have this new filed on the create screen.

[Tommy Quitt]

I thought that URL fields exist as a default in stories. I just wanted to show them in the create string.

Am I wrong in my assumption?

[Jack Brickey]

there are no URL fields defined as defaults. but unsure why that is important. you just need to add a custom field and name it whatever you wish, e.g. "URL Reference".

[Jack Brickey]

pulling the discussion back into the original answer so it isn't fractured...

Ok, now I understand what you are talking about. I think you are referring to the "Issue Links" area which is dedicated to issue links not to include external URL.

So the creator can either:

• insert a link directly into the description using the link macro in the editor (no changes required)
• add a link into a custom URL field (changes required)

Hope I have captured the issue/solution correctly here.

[Tommy Quitt]

Thanks @Jack Brickey for your patience.

I am referring to the default option to "attach a link" when editing an issue as it appears in the attached screen shot. That is why I assume there is no need to add a custom field.

I want to be able to do so already at create time.