how do I add an epic to the backlog when creating an issue?

[Katie Beaton]

Epic shows up as an issue type in project settings but I can't select epic when creating an issue on the backlog?

[jira guy]

Interesting! If the type is available in project setting, that should be enough for you to create Epic from the backlog. Also, make sure Epic type is not excluded by your board filter

[Katie Beaton]

yeh, I don't understand that, epics are 'separated' by a line as per screen shot?'

[jira guy]

Can you also provide the screenshot of issue type scheme?

I am not a cloud user but I think these types are similar to server version

https://confluence.atlassian.com/adminjiracloud/associating-issue-types-with-projects-776636339.html

[Katie Beaton]

I can't find that sorry

[jira guy]

you seem to be using next gen projects. Check out this article on how to create epics

https://confluence.atlassian.com/jirasoftwarecloud/manage-epics-in-next-gen-projects-960142560.html

I don't think you can create them inline on board

[Katie Beaton]

Thank you that makes sense